Dhaka, March 10 -- Speakers at a discussion on Sunday focused on the need for reforms to improve internet service quality, reduce high data costs, and create a level playing field for all service providers in the country.

They also emphasised the importance of faster broadband service and price reduction, calling for collective actions across all sectors.

They made the observations at the discussion titled 'Measures to Ensure High-Speed, Quality, and Affordable Internet at the Grassroots Level'. Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association organised the programme at the National Press Club in the capital.

The speakers also pointed out the regulatory gaps that hinder fair competition, while taxation on data services remains a major barrier...