ICT & Telecom
Bangladesh launches .BD second-level domain and modern reseller system
Bangladesh has officially launched the long-awaited .bd second-level domain (e.g., example.bd) to further strengthen the country’s IT and digital economy. This new domain system allows local entrepreneurs, startups, freelancers, and general users to use short, attractive, and nationally identifiable domains.
BTCL officials sued over allegations of abuse of power
A case has been filed against five individuals, including three officials of Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL), on allegations of abusing official power by shutting down a private university's website domains, verbally abusing a university official, and issuing threats.
Mobile phone prices to fall as duty cut from 25% to 10%, says Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb
Special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb has said that mobile phone prices in the domestic market will decrease following a reduction in import duties.
NEIR system's server and IP are completely secure: BTRC
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has said that misleading information and rumors are being spread on social media and various online platforms about the server and IP used by the National Equipment Identification Register (NEIR) system.
NBR cuts mobile phone import duties by 60%
National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed customs duty on imported mobile phones by 60 per cent aimed at keeping handset prices within the purchasing capacity of consumers amid rising living costs.
Malaysia temporarily blocks Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok
Malaysia has temporarily blocked access to Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok, following Indonesia’s earlier ban, amid allegations the platform was being used to create sexual content and manipulate real people’s images.
BTCL launches high-speed internet packages without price hike
Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has increased internet speeds several times across all its existing packages without raising monthly prices.
Fake NEIR website raises risk of personal data theft
A fake phishing website has been launched using the name of the National Equipment Identity Register, NEIR, raising concerns over personal data theft. While the official address is neir.btrc.gov.bd, the fraudulent site uses the URL neribtrc.com, misleading users.
NEIR to remain operational: Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb
Despite the ongoing protests by mobile phone traders, there is no change in the government's stance on keeping the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) operational, said Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.
Tariffs reduced but NEIR will not be scrapped: Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb
Special assistant to the chief adviser on posts, telecommunications and ICT, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, has said mobile phone import duties have been reduced to a reasonable level but the National Equipment Identity Register system will not be withdrawn.