Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
AbbreviationBTRC
Formation2002
PurposeRegulate telecommunication in Bangladesh
HeadquartersAgargaon, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka
Region served
Bangladesh
Official language
Bengali
Chairman
Major General Md. Emdad-Ul-Bari
Parent organization
Posts and Telecommunications Division
Websitewww.btrc.gov.bd

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) (Bengali: বাংলাদেশ টেলিযোগাযোগ নিয়ন্ত্রণ কমিশন) is an independent commission founded under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Act, 2001 (Act # 18 of 2001). The BTRC is responsible for regulating all matters related to telecommunications (wire, cellular, satellite and cable) of Bangladesh.[1] The chairman of the commission has the status of a judge of the Bangladesh High Court.[2] Md. Emdad-Ul-Bari is the chairman of the commission.[3]

  1. ^ "BTRC a key organisation in building Smart Bangladesh: State Minister Palak". 6 December 2023.
  2. ^ "BTRC chairman to enjoy status of HC judge". UNB. Retrieved 20 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Comissioners". Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission. Retrieved 20 September 2022.