Council of Advisers Gives Final Approval to Amended Bangladesh Telecommunication Ordinance

The Council of Advisers on Wednesday gave final approval to the amended Bangladesh Telecommunication Ordinance, incorporating provisions to ensure that internet services are not shut down in the country even for a minute in the future.Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam disclosed the decision while briefing reporters, saying the amendment modernises existing telecom laws and places strong emphasis on uninterrupted internet connectivity.He said the ordinance strengthens the authority, effectiveness and accountability of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), while ensuring customer data privacy and service quality. The amendment also includes measures to curb fraud and illegal activities in the telecom sector.Emphasising the importance of personal data protection, the press secretary said a committee would examine whether the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) should be dissolved.On the budget, Shafiqul Alam said the revised budget sets the revenue target at Tk 5.88 trillion. He expressed optimism that food inflation would decline to ...

• 24 Dec 2025