Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Name

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Legal name

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission

Website

https://btrc.gov.bd

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Regulation

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities (92613)

akta.pro primary industry

Communications, Media & Spectrum Regulators (BPAIAOAI)

Keywords

• Telecom regulatory services
• Spectrum management
• Telecom licensing
• Consumer protection telecom
• Regulatory compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. License and Spectrum Fees: BTRC collects license fees, spectrum fees, and annual regulatory charges from telecom operators and service providers under the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001.
2. Spectrum Management Fees: Annual fees for radio equipment and spectrum usage by telecommunications operators.
3. Non-Tax Revenue Collection: BTRC is recognized as the highest non-tax revenue provider to the government among all government organizations in Bangladesh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is the statutory regulatory authority that regulates, licenses, and oversees Bangladesh's telecommunications sector. It issues and renews telecom licenses, allocates radio spectrum, sets tariffs, monitors service quality, combats illegal VoIP and counterfeit devices through the NEIR system, and protects consumers via complaint management and the BTRC KYD device-verification app. Revenue is earned from license fees, spectrum fees, and annual regulatory charges paid by telecom operators.

Product overview

BTRC operates as Bangladesh's telecommunications regulatory body offering a suite of interconnected digital platforms. The core regulatory systems are NEIR (National Equipment Identity Register) for mobile device IMEI verification to combat illegal handsets and SIM fraud, LIMS (License Issuance & Management System) for issuing and managing telecommunications operator licenses with e-License capability, and DIS (Data Information System) for operator data submission. These are complemented by consumer-facing services including a Telecom Complaint Management System (CRM), an Online Application Portal integrated with the national MyGov platform, the internally-developed BTRC KYD Android app for consumer device verification, and internal Zimbra-based email infrastructure. The platforms serve both regulatory enforcement functions (license management, equipment identity, spectrum monitoring) and public service delivery (IMEI verification, complaint handling, SIM registration tracking).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BTRC KYD: An internally developed Android application that allows consumers in Bangladesh to verify the legality of mobile phones using the device ID (IMEI) before making a purchase decision.

Products and services

• National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) National database that tracks mobile device IMEI numbers to verify legality of imported handsets, prevent stolen/cloned device use, and protect citizens from SIM-based crimes and financial fraud. Consumers can verify device status via USSD, SMS, or web portal.
• BTRC KYD (Know Your Device) Android App Android application developed internally by BTRC allowing consumers to check mobile phone legality by entering the device's IMEI number before purchase, supporting verification against the NEIR database.
• License Issuance & Management System (LIMS) Online portal for applying, issuing, renewing, and managing telecommunications licenses in Bangladesh. Transitioned to e-License issuance effective 17 May 2025, replacing hardcopy licenses.
• Data Information System (DIS) Web-based system for telecom operators to submit and manage operational data. Developed by Kalpurush Technologies. Requires user registration for data entry and reporting.
• Telecom Complaint Management System (CRM) Online portal for filing and tracking telecommunications-related complaints from consumers. Integrated with BTRC's internal complaint resolution process.

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest non-tax revenue provider to the government among all government organizations

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned telecommunications company operating under BTRC regulation. BTRC oversees BTCL operations as part of the telecom sector regulatory framework.
• Bangladesh Submarine Cable Company Limited (BSCCCL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned company managing submarine cable infrastructure. BTRC regulates BSCCCL's international connectivity operations.
• Bangladesh Satellite Company LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-owned company managing Bangabandhu Satellite-1. BTRC hosts the satellite project office and provides regulatory oversight for satellite communications.
• Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information TechnologycoreOthersParent ministry overseeing BTRC operations. BTRC is under the administrative control of this ministry.
• International Telecommunication Union (ITU)coreTechnology or IntegrationUN agency for ICT. BTRC maintains membership and participates in ITU activities for international standards and spectrum coordination.
• Asia Pacific Telecommunication (APT)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional telecommunication organization for Asia-Pacific. BTRC collaborates with APT on regional telecom development and standards.
• South Asian Telecommunication Regulators' Council (SATRC)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional body for SAARC countries. BTRC participates in SATRC activities for harmonized regulatory approaches in South Asia.
• Asia Pacific Network Information Center (APNIC)coreTechnology or IntegrationRegional Internet registry for Asia-Pacific. BTRC works with APNIC for IP address allocation and Internet resource management.
• ICANNcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. BTRC collaborates with ICANN on domain name administration and Internet governance.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC Thailand): Thailand's converged broadcasting and telecom regulator handling spectrum, licensing, and consumer protection in a single emerging Asian market. Comparable to BTRC in serving as a unified sector regulator with multi-operator oversight duties.
• Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA): Pakistan's statutory telecom regulator handling licensing, spectrum management, and consumer services in a neighboring market with a comparable operator structure. Like BTRC, PTA is the sole authority and operates across a large multi-operator landscape under federal legislation.
• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI): India's national telecom regulator with statutory licensing, spectrum, and consumer protection mandates across a large and growing market. Highly comparable to BTRC given the shared South Asian regulatory context, multi-operator environment, and similar statutory underpinning.

Broad incumbents

• Federal Communications Commission (FCC): The U.S. independent telecom and spectrum regulator with broad authority over licensing, spectrum allocation, and consumer protection. Comparable to BTRC in core function (telecom licensing and spectrum management) but with far broader jurisdictional scope and resources.
• Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA Singapore): Singapore's converged infocomm and media regulator with licensing and spectrum functions. Comparable in covering telecom licensing and spectrum but operating in a much smaller, more mature market than BTRC.
• Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques (ARCEP France): France's independent authority for electronic communications, postal, and spectrum regulation. Directly comparable in mandate (telecom licensing, spectrum, and consumer protection) and autonomous statutory body structure.
• Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA): Australia's statutory regulator for broadcasting, online content, and telecommunications, including spectrum allocation. Mirrors BTRC's combination of telecom regulation and spectrum management under a single statutory body.
• Ofcom (Office of Communications): UK's converged communications regulator overseeing telecom, broadcasting, and spectrum. Comparable in mandate area (telecom licensing and spectrum) and similar statutory autonomous body structure, albeit with a more developed economy and broader scope.

Others

• ITU (International Telecommunication Union): United Nations specialized agency that BTRC is a member of for international standards and spectrum coordination. Indirect peer given BTRC's partnership role rather than direct competition, but highly relevant for shared standards-setting and spectrum coordination duties.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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