The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has warned that strict legal action will be taken against anyone using wireless devices or walkie-talkies without a valid license. In a press release issued on Thursday, the commission said joint operations with law enforcement agencies are ongoing in Dhaka and other regions to identify and seize illegal telecommunication equipment. During these drives, unlicensed walkie-talkies have been confiscated from various organizations, and related cases have been filed at local police stations.

According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulation Act, 2001 (Amendment-2026), obtaining frequency allocation and a license from BTRC is mandatory for the use, storage, import, marketing, or operation of any wireless communication device. The commission emphasized that using such devices without authorization is a punishable offense under the law.

BTRC has urged all businesses, security service providers, hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls to ensure compliance with licensing requirements. It also confirmed that enforcement operations against illegal wireless devices will continue nationwide.