Dhaka, June 28 -- Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB) on Saturday placed a seven-point demand to ensure the protection of local entrepreneurs, including setting a floor price for internet services, introducing active network sharing, and keeping last-mile connectivity under the control of ISPs.

The demands were presented at a workshop titled 'Draft Telecom Policy and Challenges of the ISP Industry', organised by Telecom Reporters' Network Bangladesh (TRNB) at RAOWA Club in the capital's Mohakhali area on Saturday.

At the event, ISPAB placed the following demands:

Introducing both floor and ceiling prices for internet services.

Setting the minimum package price at Tk 800 for 50 Mbps internet speed.

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