Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- he Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has decided to reduce the number of SIM cards that can be registered under a single National Identity Card (NID), setting a new ceiling of five per individual, to be effective from 1 January 2026.

Under the revised policy, any SIMs exceeding the limit will be deactivated once the regulation comes into force.

However, the commission will allow the issuance of special-series SIMs for Internet of Things (IoT) devices through a separate registration mechanism.

The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight and curb mobile-based crimes, particularly in the run-up to the national election.

According to BTRC officials, the decision was take...