Serious allegations have surfaced over irregularities worth millions of taka in providing internet services to government primary schools in Thakurgaon. Teleower Communication (EDC), a company contracted by the Directorate of Primary Education, reportedly installed routers and devices in many schools but collected monthly bills without ensuring regular internet connectivity. The company has agreements with 654 of the district’s 998 schools, each billed at 1,000 taka per month.

Teachers have expressed frustration, claiming that bills were paid despite inactive connections. Upazila education officers confirmed receiving complaints. In Ranisankail, 122 schools reported service issues, leading to partial bill deductions. In Pirganj and Baliadangi, officials acknowledged full payments but admitted service quality concerns. They plan to summon company representatives in upcoming coordination meetings to address the matter.

Teleower’s local manager argued that the company received only 12 months of payment over 22 months and cited issues like cable theft and missing routers. The district primary education officer stated that future payments will require written confirmation from school teachers verifying receipt of internet service.