Recent media reports claiming that the government has decided to reduce the SIM registration limit to five per NID from January 1 are incorrect and misleading. Such reports risk creating unnecessary confusion among customers and businesses.
The industry also emphasizes that limiting SIM numbers is not an effective or sustainable solution to address crime, fraud, or misuse of mobile services. BRTC says in a press statement. .
These challenges are more effectively managed through strong KYC enforcement, real-time monitoring, data analytics, and advanced fraud-detection mechanisms, rather than by placing blanket restrictions on legitimate users and enterprises.
Overly restrictive policies may inadvertently push users toward informal or unregulated channels, increasing security risks instead of reducing them.
The telecommunications sector remains committed to supporting individual users, entrepreneurs, small and medium businesses, and technology-enabled services, while safeguarding customer rights and freedom of choice.
The industry looks forward to continued collaboration with regulators to ensure that connectivity policies strike the right balance between security, accessibility, innovation, and consumer empowerment, enabling sustainable digital and economic progress for Bangladesh.
