ICT & Telecom
Expatriates must register mobile phones if staying more than 60 days
Expatriates visiting Bangladesh can use smartphones without registration for up to 60 days, but must register them if staying longer, according to a notice by the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology on Wednesday.
Protest in Karwan Bazar against decision to block unauthorised mobiles
Mobile phone traders and their employees staged a protest at the SAARC Fountain intersection in the capital on Sunday against the government’s decision to disable unauthorised mobile phones from December 16.
Bangladesh makes first-ever allocation of 700 MHz spectrum
Bangladesh has announced its first-ever auction of the 700 MHz spectrum, a key band for enhancing nationwide 4G and 5G covera
NEIR service to be launched from Victory Day, handset prices won’t go up
A maximum of 1,000,000 fake handsets of a model of mobile phone have spread in the country’s market and a quarter is committing various financial and social crimes using these handsets. However, buyers are unaware of the matter and are not getting warranty benefits purchasing these handsets.
Bangladesh seeks France’s support for advanced fact-checking training
The Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant in charge of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, has sought France’s cooperation in providing advanced-level training for Bangladeshi fact-checkers.
Political leaders, experts reject govt’s telecom policy
Prominent political figures and industry experts have rejected the telecom policy formulated during the interim government, saying it undermines domestic investors. They pledged that a future elected government would review all telecom and related policies.
Telecom Licensing Policy published as gazette
Telecommunication Network and Licensing Policy 2025, has been published as a gazette. Under this rule, more than 3,000 previously issued legal and illegal licences came under review.
BTRC Deputy Director Amjad Hossain permanently dismissed from job
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has permanently dismissed Deputy Director Md Amjad Hossain (Nipu) for corruption, misconduct, and forming a fraudulent syndicate within the organisation.
Faiz Ahmed denies role over journalist Mizanur's detention
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the special assistant to the advisor on ICT, has denied his involvement with the detention of Mizanur Rahman Sohel, the online editor of Bangla-language daily Bhorer Kagoj, by detectives.
All mobile phone shops to remain closed nationwide, MBCB announces
The Mobile Phone Business Community Bangladesh (MBCB) has announced a nationwide closure of all mobile phone shops in protest.