The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), in coordination with law enforcement agencies, has launched a nationwide drive against illegal telecommunications equipment, seizing unlicensed walkie-talkies and filing cases at local police stations as part of efforts to enforce wireless communication regulations.
The joint operation is being carried out in Dhaka and other parts of the country and targets the unauthorised use of wireless communication equipment by businesses and individuals. The regulator warned that enforcement action will continue against those found violating the law, BTRC said in a press release on Thursday.
Under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001 (Amendment-2026), any individual or organisation using, possessing, importing, marketing or operating walkie-talkies or other wireless communication devices must obtain spectrum allocation and a wireless equipment licence from the BTRC.
The regulator said using such equipment without the required licence constitutes a punishable offence under the law.
BTRC urged business enterprises, security service providers, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls and all individuals and commercial establishments not to use wireless devices or walkie-talkies without obtaining the necessary approvals and licences from the commission.
The regulator said its drive against illegal and unlicensed wireless equipment will continue and that strict legal action will be taken against any individual or institution found violating the relevant laws.
BTRC also called on all users to comply with the applicable legal and regulatory framework in the interest of the public and to ensure proper management of wireless communications across the country.
