News Title : BTRC sets deadline to realise Banglalion dues

News Date : 2015-11-02

-Ishtiaq Husain
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission has set a deadline for Banglalion Communications Limited to clear its dues and threatened to sue the company in case of failure. The regulatory body recently issued a notice to the internet service provider in this regard. The wireless broadband operator, Banglalion, provides internet services, using Wimax technology. An official of the regulatory body told the Dhaka Tribune the commission reminded Banglalion several times of its dues, but the operator repeatedly ignored the notification and came up with no response to such reminders. In another notice, BTRC has imposed a deadline on Citycell to pay all of its dues. Of the debts, Banglalion owes TK46.72 crore while Citycell TK274.67 crore. Banglalion sought more time for paying its dues after receiving the notice from BTRC. “We have decided to pay to BTRC by instalment and the regulatory body accepted our proposal,” said GM Faruq, head of marketing and communication, Banglalion. He said the commission demanded more than what is estimated to be as dues. It will be solved through discussion, added the official. In 2008, BTRC held an auction to provide licence for Wimax service. Nine companies participated in the auction, of which Banglalion and Qubee won the bid. Both the companies paid TK15 crore each for the licence. Banglalion now covers 7 divisional headquarters and 30 major districts of Bangladesh and is rapidly expanding its service with the goal of covering the entire country.

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