DHAKA, Aug 2, 2021 (BSS) - Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory
Commission (BTRC) is purchasing telecom monitoring system from
Canada-based international organization TKC Telecom to monitor the
activities of mobile operators.

   BTRC inked an agreement of Tk 77.65 crore with TKC Telecom today to
purchase on purchasing its monitoring system at a simple ceremony at
BTRC office here.

   Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar witnessed the
deal signing ceremony as the chief guest joining it on virtual
platform.

  Under the agreement, TKC Telecom will complete the installation of
the monitoring system within 180 days since the singing of the pact.

   BTRC's Engineering and Operations Division Director Md Golam
Razzaque and TKC Telecom Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Samir Talhami
signed the agreement on behalf of the respective institutions.

   Posts and Telecommunications Secretary Md. Afzal Hossain, BTRC
Engineering and Operations Division's Commissioner Engineer Md
Mohiuddin Ahmed and TKC Telecom CEO Samir Talhami spoke on the
occasion with BTRC Chairman Shyam Sundar Sikder in the chair.

   Speaking on the occasion, the minister said the signing of the
agreement is another milestone to the journey of building a Digital
Bangladesh.

  The monitoring system will contribute hugely to monitor telecom
services and enhance its standard, he said.

   It will be possible to immediately verify the actual condition of
the telecommunication network in urban as well as rural areas,
islands, haors, coastal areas, and remote areas.