DHAKA – In a major step to combat digital fraud, tackle crime, and boost national revenue, the Bangladesh government is set to launch the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system. This will effectively end the trade and use of illegal mobile handsets across the country. The launch date for the centralized system has been set for December 16. The announcement was made today, Wednesday (October 29), by Faiz Ahmed Tayeb, the Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant for Post, Telecommunications, and Information Technology, at a press conference held at the BTRC building…
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