Bangladesh’s interim government faces backlash over its Draft Telecom Policy 2025, which proposes restructuring the telecom licensing framework. Industry stakeholders fear the changes will harm local businesses, reduce government revenue, and lead to mass job losses. The policy introduces new licensing categories and plans to phase out existing ones like IGW and ICX. Critics argue frequent policy shifts disrupt investment and stability. Meanwhile, the government claims the new policy aims to reduce consumer costs and modernize the sector with a sustainable digital infrastructure.