‘Govt to take action if internet prices are not cut’

Faiz Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser in charge of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology said that if mobile operators do not reduce the internet price, the government will take strict measures.

He said this while addressing a press conference at Agargaon on Thursday (May 15).

Faiz Taiyeb said, we are talking to various parties. Many have participated. Those who have not yet participated, should participate.

He said the new telecom law could be finalized soon. Broadband and Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) prices could decrease from next July.

BTRC Chairman Major General (Retired) Emdad-ul-Bari, Md. Jahirul Islam, Joint Secretary, Posts & Telecommunications Division attended the press conference.