ICT & Telecom
Internet freedom improved significantly in Bangladesh: Freedom House
Washington-based nonprofit organization Freedom House has observed that Internet freedom improved significantly in Bangladesh after a student-led uprising resulted in the ouster of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League (AL) government.
Local entrepreneurs to take legal action if telecom policy endangers their existence
Domestic entrepreneurs have announced that they will take legal action if the proposed new licensing policy in the telecommunications sector is finalised in a way that threatens their existence. The declaration came from Aminul Haque, President of the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB).
Big companies are attacking the networks of small operators: Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb
The government has come to learn about an organized effort to put small and regional internet service providers out of business, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.
Draft of Bangladesh Telecommunications Ordinance 2025 published
The draft of the Bangladesh Telecommunications Ordinance 2025 has been published. The Department of Posts and Telecommunications prepared the draft. It has been made available on the department’s website for public awareness and to collect opinions from relevant stakeholders and the general public.
Govt takes strict stance to curb online gambling, betting, and porn sites
The government has intensified its crackdown on online gambling, betting, and pornography sites, said Fayez Ahmed Taiyeb, special assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and ICT Affairs.
BTRC to hold public hearing on telecom complaints in November
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is set to hold a public hearing in November to gather citizens’ complaints and opinions on telecom services.
Advisory Council approves draft Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025
The Advisory Council has approved the draft of the Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025, aimed at reforming the country’s telecom sector.
BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps: Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has officially set the minimum download speed for 4G services at 10 Mbps as part of a revised Quality of Service (QoS) benchmark aimed at improving telecom service standards across the country.
Major cyber attacks may occur before election: Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts and Telecommunications, has said that major cyber attacks may take place before the election.
Teletalk now a 'thorn in the throat': Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Teletalk, the country’s only state-owned mobile operator, has reached a stage where it has become a "thorn in the throat," according to Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser on Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology.