Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)

BTRC verifying if 3G, 4G still available in refugee camps

A technical team of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started an inspection to see if the recent restriction on 3G and 4G mobile data services was working in the Rohingya camp areas in Cox’s Bazar.
BTRC Audit Claim: Robi, GP launch legal battle

Mobile carriers Robi and Grameenphone have filed two cases with a Dhaka court, seeking permanent injunctions against the telecom regulator’s audit claims of Tk 13,447 crore.
BTRC issues notice to GP, Robi for revoking licences

The telecom regulator issues two separate show cause notices to Grameenphone and Robi asking them to reply in 30 days why their licences will not be cancelled despite violating the licensing conditions by not paying the telecom regulator’s ‘dues’.
BTRC may withdraw block on bandwidth of GP, Robi tomorrow

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission may withdraw the bandwidth capped on Grameenphone and Robi for the relief of crores of internet users of the two leading mobile phone operators.
SMS in Bangla now @ Tk 0.25

The telecom regulator directs all the mobile phone operators in the country to reduce the charges of each local SMS to Tk 0.25 that are written in Bengali alphabet, aiming to promote the mother language.
No additional cost for MFS users to check balance: BTRC

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has said mobile financial service (MFS) users would not bear any extra cost for balance check.
BTRC to receive complaints through social media

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is going to use social media platforms such as Facebook and Viber, among others, to receive complaints from the customers, says its chairman at a public hearing.
BTRC holds up audits into Banglalink, Airtel

The telecom regulator is yet to appoint auditors to conduct financial and technical inspection of Banglalink and Airtel’s system even though the formal process has started more than a year and a half ago due to irregularities within the institution itself. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
BTRC considers to block GP’s call to realise audit claim

The telecom regulator says they will be tough on Grameenphone if they fail to pay the claimed value of Tk 12,579.95 crore and may consider to block calls volume of the market leader.
4G only in papers, not in reality

None of the mobile operators can ensure 4G services outside Dhaka city, says a report published by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.
Govt asks GP to pay Tk 12579.95 cr

The government has sent a notice claiming Tk 12579.95 crore dues from Grameenphone. Of the total amount, the leading mobile phone operator owes Tk 8494.01 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) and Tk 4085.94 crore to National Board of Revenue (NBR).
GP woes over unpaid dues get worse

Grameenphone's woes over unpaid dues just got worse, with the government now likely to claim about Tk 800 crore more following
Dial 100 to lodge complaint against mobile operators

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) urges all the telecom users to lodge any complaints regarding the operators' services by calling its short code 100.
BTRC gets new chairman

The government yesterday appointed Bangladesh Tele-communication Regulatory Commission's legal commissioner as its chairman.
Option for locking stolen phone soon: BTRC

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will start to work from tomorrow to launch the service called International Mobile Equipment Identity number (IMEI) database.
5G licence next year

The telecom regulator has started its initial preparations for awarding licences to carriers for 5G mobile data service in 2020, said Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) yesterday.
Shutting down mobile internet or social media?

A complete shutdown of mobile internet services or a block on all social media sites for the December 30 election day are two of the four options that the telecom regulator will place before the Election Commission today.
BTRC orders blocking of 58 news sites

The telecom regulator yesterday directed all internet service providers and International Internet Gateway (IIG) operators to block 58 news sites in the country.
BTRC unblocks Skype

The telecom regulator yesterday unblocked Skype, a communication application, backtracking from its position a day after it was blocked.
Mobile internet blocked at Khaleda’s Gulshan office, adjacent areas

Mobile internet service is blocked at BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s Gulshan political office and its adjacent areas, sources at the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) say.
BTRC sets bad instance blocking Skype: BNP

The main political opposition BNP blasts the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as it reportedly blocked telecommunication application Skype across the country.
BTRC blocks Skype

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has blocked the telecommunications application Skype.com.
42,150 SIMs seized for illegal VoIP

Incoming international voice calls dropped 50 percent to 3.5 crore minutes a day in two years thanks to illegal call routing channels,
Now '013' too GP

Grameenphone begins selling its new phone number series starting with ‘013’.
Bangladesh lags behind peers in internet usage

Bangladesh is still lagging behind its peers in Asia when it comes to internet usage and its awareness, found a recent survey.
Not getting promised internet speed? Tell BTRC

If you are not getting the promised internet speed and quality service from your local internet provider then you can file a complaint with Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
GP celebrates 7-cr landmark

Grameenphone crosses seven crore active mobile connections in Bangladesh, a magic figure for any mobile operators even in the global perspective.
Mobile internet back on

Faster internet service has been switched back on, 24 hours after it was curbed with an aim to check the fanning of fake news on social media.
Bangabandhu Satellite: PM to open two ground stations today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will today inaugurate two ground stations for Bangabandhu Satellite-1, the country's first satellite.
SC tells Citycell to clear dues of Tk 128cr

The Supreme Court directs Citycell to pay the Tk 128 crore, the remainder of its fees, to telecom regulator in revenue sharing bid, spectrum charges, late fees and fine.