Discussions continue for second day with focus on telecom-friendly reforms
BTRC Holds 309th Commission Meeting to Shape Telecom Future
- BTRC's 309th commission meeting started on July 27 and continues on July 28
The 309th Commission Meeting of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) continues for a second consecutive day. Chaired by BTRC Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari (Retd), the meeting commenced on July 27, 2026, and resumed on July 28.
According to sources, the meeting was attended by BTRC Vice Chairman Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Spectrum Division Commissioner Mahmud Hossain, Engineering and Operations Division Commissioner Brigadier General Iqbal Ahmed, and Legal and Licensing Division Commissioner Abdur Rahman Sarder, among other department heads and senior officials.
The meeting covers a total of 35 critical agendas aimed at reforming and advancing the country's telecommunications sector. Key topics under discussion include:
Telecom Policy Reforms: Review and decisions regarding amendments to the 'Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy 2025' guidelines.
NEIR System Upgrades: Approval for procurement to replace hardware and handle maintenance for the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system using BTRC's revenue budget.
Local Handset Manufacturing: Decisions regarding Category-A enlistment certification for 'Billion10 Communications Limited' to locally assemble "Geo" brand smartphones.
Internet Bundling & Consumer Services: Formulating guidelines for ISPs offering bundled OTT and digital services with internet packages, alongside modifying the MNP porting window.
Audits and Revenue Recovery: Final evaluation approval for appointing an information system audit firm for Banglalink (2020–2024), and reviewing uncollected dues from ICX and MNP operators.
Telecom industry stakeholders are strongly optimistic that this extensive two-day meeting will yield telecom-friendly decisions. Reforms surrounding ISP service bundling, device manufacturing approvals, and licensing procedures are expected to drive digital transformation and market growth.
//DBTech/SHI/NMA//
The 309th Commission Meeting of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) continues for a second consecutive day. Chaired by BTRC Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari (Retd), the meeting commenced on July 27, 2026, and resumed on July 28.
According to sources, the meeting was attended by BTRC Vice Chairman Md. Abu Bakar Siddique, Spectrum Division Commissioner Mahmud Hossain, Engineering and Operations Division Commissioner Brigadier General Iqbal Ahmed, and Legal and Licensing Division Commissioner Abdur Rahman Sarder, among other department heads and senior officials.
The meeting covers a total of 35 critical agendas aimed at reforming and advancing the country's telecommunications sector. Key topics under discussion include:
Telecom Policy Reforms: Review and decisions regarding amendments to the 'Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy 2025' guidelines.
NEIR System Upgrades: Approval for procurement to replace hardware and handle maintenance for the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system using BTRC's revenue budget.
Local Handset Manufacturing: Decisions regarding Category-A enlistment certification for 'Billion10 Communications Limited' to locally assemble "Geo" brand smartphones.
Internet Bundling & Consumer Services: Formulating guidelines for ISPs offering bundled OTT and digital services with internet packages, alongside modifying the MNP porting window.
Audits and Revenue Recovery: Final evaluation approval for appointing an information system audit firm for Banglalink (2020–2024), and reviewing uncollected dues from ICX and MNP operators.
Telecom industry stakeholders are strongly optimistic that this extensive two-day meeting will yield telecom-friendly decisions. Reforms surrounding ISP service bundling, device manufacturing approvals, and licensing procedures are expected to drive digital transformation and market growth.
//DBTech/SHI/NMA//
