The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission will move forward with telecommunication sector reforms based on the support of the majority of stakeholders, ensuring affordability and service quality, said BTRC chairman Md Emdad-ul-Bari.
He made the remarks at the second consultative workshop on telecom sector reforms, organised by BTRC at its office in Dhaka, according to a press release issued by the regulatory authority.
Emphasising the need to modernise regulations in line with technological advancements, Emdad-ul-Bari said, 鈥楾echnology is constantly changing, so we must adapt to new developments.鈥�
He added that digital services would be prioritised to enhance network connectivity and consumer benefits.
BTRC鈥檚 engineering and operations division commissioner Iqbal Ahmed stated that the reforms would focus on customer interests while ensuring smooth transition of the existing businesses.
According to the press release, the proposed framework divides telecom licenses into three categories, including Access Service Providers for customer-level services, National Connectivity Service Providers for nationwide services, and International Connectivity Service Providers managing global connectivity.
During discussions, stakeholders highlighted key concerns such as infrastructure sharing, regulatory flexibility for new technologies, and last-mile connectivity improvements.
They also called for a competitive market, tax policy revisions, transparent tariff regulations, and open-access transmission.
For international services, discussions covered investment opportunities and aligning telecom policies with information and communication technology regulations.
The workshop was attended by senior officials from BTRC, Bangladesh Bank, the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre, telecom operators, internet service providers, industry associations, and experts from BUET, MIST, North South University, and BRAC University.
