Science and Technology Desk: The International Internet Gateway Association of Bangladesh (IIGAB) has proposed to the telecommunication regulatory body BTRC to reduce the price of internet. If this initiative is implemented, the price of internet will be reduced, IIG sector officials believe.

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In the letter sent to BTRC on October 29 by the organization (IIGAB), it is said that proposals have been sent to BTRC to reduce the price of various slabs than the existing market price.

Stakeholders say that if IGAB's proposed reduction in bandwidth prices, ISPs will be able to reduce Tk 50-75 per mega bandwidth (in different slabs) or keep less from customers. This will reduce the internet cost of the customer.

It is known that the government is also working to reduce the price of internet. Initiatives have also been taken in this regard. BTRC Chairman Major General (retd) Emdad-ul Bari said that the government is working to reduce the cost of internet in the round table meeting on 'Importance of telecommunication network to face future challenges' organized by Telecom and Technology Reporters Network of Bangladesh (TRNB) at a hotel in Tezgaon of the capital on November 4. doing He said, the price of internet should be the price of water. To expand digital services, the cost of internet must be reduced, which is what BTRC is working on. If government as well as private institutions take initiatives, reducing the cost of bandwidth can be easier.

When asked about this, IIGAB President Aminul Hakim said, "This is our initiative to increase the rate of internet usage and reach the marginal level of internet and increase users. The current government also wants to reduce the price of internet. As a result, we have also taken initiatives with the government. If this initiative is implemented, the cost of internet will come down. Users will be able to use the internet at affordable rates.

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Industry insiders say that the price at which bandwidth (in different slabs) is being sold in the IIG sector is fixed in 2021. More than 3 years have passed. Bandwidth is still being sold at that price. This price is under review. Price review will reduce internet prices.