Dhaka, Nov. 23 -- Senior BNP leader Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has described the telecom policy introduced by the interim administration as "complex", expressing hope that an elected government will review it along with other policies.

Speaking at a Dhaka seminar on Saturday, he said the telecom policy requires change to ensure Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) independence and protect local enterprises.

"The telecom policy is complex. Policies must be developed with the views of stakeholders. Over the past 15 years, licences issued in this sector have weakened the independence of the BTRC," he added.

The BNP Standing Committee member emphasised that future governments will have the responsibility to safeguard...