Dhaka, Nov. 8 -- Local entrepreneurs have alleged that the four new guidelines formulated under the Telecommunications Ordinance favour foreign investors and telecom operators, sidelining domestic businesses.

They made the allegations at a meeting organised by the Telecom and Technology Reporters Network Bangladesh (TRNB) at a hotel in the capital on Saturday.

Speakers at the meeting claimed that the guidelines provide cross-cutting licensing benefits primarily to foreign entities.

Senior journalist and political analyst Masud Kamal said foreign interests were being prioritised over local investment. "Foreigners are being protected, while domestic entrepreneurs are being ignored. There is no expectation from the interim government," he...