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Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain
Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain
Telecom

Despite justifiable initiative some important questions still remain

The initiative to introduce the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system is commendable. My point is: Mobile handsets are now being manufactured in the country. Therefore, the initiative to end the market of handsets smuggled through tax evasion to encourage local production should be viewed with appreciation. But the question is how many times will BTRC take such initiative, and how many times will we appreciate it and be disappointed?

Not an accident, rather a case of gross negligence leading to death
Not a mere accident, a case of gross negligence leading to death
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Not an accident, rather a case of gross negligence leading to death

A year ago, a bearing pad first fell off from the metro rail structure in the Farmgate area. As there were no casualties then, the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) did not take the matter seriously. That negligence has now led to history repeating itself — another bearing pad has fallen in the same spot after a year, claiming the life of a young man. His wife has lost her husband, and their two children are now orphans. The government has fixed the compensation at just five lakh taka. To make matters worse, the inquiry committee formed to investigate the incident is headed by the former managing director of the same DMTCL — the very organisation whose irresponsibility caused this fatal disaster for the second time. Both these government decisions are nothing short of mockery towards the public and will only increase the risk of future accidents.

Bangladesh in perplexity of diplomacy!
Bangladesh in perplexity of diplomacy!
Diplomacy

Bangladesh in perplexity of diplomacy!

Bangladesh has been drifting in a puzzle of diplomacy. Not only Bangladesh but the world politics has met with a perplexity. Since Donald Trump was elected the US President, the suicidal decision to impose additional tariffs on the entry of products from various countries into the US market has established a valid ground for isolating the United States in world politics. And within that area, world diplomacy is becoming complicated. Of course, Bangladesh is not outside of it.

Changes in network value chain, licensing policies raise crucial questions
Telecom Sector
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Changes in network value chain, licensing policies raise crucial questions

Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) President Aminul Hakim raised an important question at a recent seminar organised by the Telecom and Technology Reporters Network Bangladesh (TRNB). The event was held on July 12 at a hotel in Dhaka. I was in the audience section, and tried to listen to and understand everyone’s speech throughout the event. Among the questions raised at the seminar, to me, Aminul Hakim’s question was the most important—yet it went unanswered.

The story of Starlink and reality
Starlink
Telecom

The story of Starlink and reality

The story of Starlink’s satellite internet network is not of today. Its beginning was actually in the 1990s; although the reality of today’s Starlink began a new chapter in January 2020, as a result of the then Trump government’s “Clean Internet” policy. This policy had thrown the global internet system into a major risk of splitting into “United States” and “China” networks. Before going into detail in that context, let’s revisit the backdrop of the 1990s.

What could be the impact on telecommunication sector?
ILDTS policy amendment
Telecom

What could be the impact on telecommunication sector?

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has taken the initiative to bring changes to the International Long Distance Telecommunications Services (ILDTS) policy, which was introduced 15 years ago. This move must be welcomed as the sector has undergone drastic technological transformation in the last 15 years. The entire landscape of telecommunications has changed fundamentally.

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