Dhaka, May 3 -- The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has announced that they will transition fully to an online-based licensing system starting on May 17, marking World Telecommunication Day.

From that day, all licenses will be issued, renewed, or corrected exclusively through the Licensing Management System (LIMS) portal, replacing the previous practice of issuing hardcopy licenses.

In a circular issued recently, the BTRC said this initiative is part of its effort to digitize and streamline service delivery, aiming to make the licensing process more transparent, efficient, and accessible.

According to the notice, applications for new licenses, license renewals, change of address, and corrections will only be a...