Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- State-owned mobile operator Teletalk convened what it termed as a "public hearing" just a day before the beginning of Durga Puja holidays, which appeared to be more restricted and low-profile than a genuine consultation.

The one-hour session, held virtually on 30 September from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, drew fewer than 100 participants and allowed only 15 persons to speak.

The programme's announcement was made only two days ahead through a short Facebook post, leaving many stakeholders unaware.

The operator also allowed a few selected journalists to cover the hearing session.

Several participants were critical about the poor publicity and ad-hoc arrangements, suggesting that Teletalk had made little effort to encourage wi...