Dhaka, March 27 -- Mobile network operator Robi has said more than 50 of its towers in Bangladesh's hilly regions have been shut down over the past three months due to power and fibre cable cuts.

In a media statement on Thursday, the company claimed miscreants had an "extortion motive" behind such activities.

"The criminal ring has even kidnapped some security personnel. The tower company EDOTCO Bangladesh Co Limited is unable to ensure the security of the towers.

"In addition, terrorists have cut the fibres of at least 26 BTCL towers across three hill districts. In some areas, the fibres were cut again on the same day they were repaired."

Robi says the incidents have occurred in different hilly areas including Khagrachhari, Rangamati...