Regional Wireless Spectrum Management
Five-Day APT Wireless Group Assembly Begins
- APT Wireless Group's five-day international event starts in Dhaka
- 52 technical sessions cover 5G expansion and 6G infrastructure
- Focus on service quality, affordability, and meaningful digital access
A five-day international assembly of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunity Wireless Group (AWG-37) commenced in Dhaka to strengthen regional cooperation in wireless communications, spectrum management, and next-generation mobile technologies. Organized by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) under APT's auspices at Radisson Blu Water Garden, the event runs from 7 to 11 September. Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Fakir Mahtab Anam attended the inauguration on Monday (September 07) as chief guest.
Minister Fakir Mahtab Anam emphasized that the country's current telecom challenge is not merely expanding connectivity, but ensuring quality, affordability, and meaningful access. Citing national metrics of 190 million mobile connections, he noted that spectrum policies will drive AI and hardware sector growth to strengthen Bangladesh's position in the global digital economy.
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ecretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division Bilkis Jahan Rimi noted that rapid sector shifts require adaptable policies and tight coordination among governments, regulators, and industry stakeholders.
APT Secretary General Masanori Kondo highlighted that the meeting will advance ongoing research and host workshops on AI integration in 6G, satellite systems, and ultra-wideband technologies. APT Wireless Group Chairman Daejung Kim stated, "Wireless communication is undergoing a profound transformation. Challenges from IMT-2023, 6G, and AI demand collective regional solutions that no single entity can manage alone."
Presiding over the event, BTRC Chairman Major General Md Emdad Ul Bari (Retd) said, "Bangladesh seeks to strengthen regional cooperation and technical knowledge-sharing. Hosting AWG-37 provides a vital platform for our regulators, industry experts, and academia to directly engage with international specialists."
The conference brings together 395 delegates across 52 technical sessions focusing on 5G expansion, IMT/6G frameworks, spectrum sharing, satellite communication, and railway wireless setups.
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