Bangladesh: Resources

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) regulates telecommunications by granting licenses and permits to operators, setting regulations and standards, monitoring compliance with legislation, setting tariffs, promoting fair competition, mediating disputes among consumers and operators, and encouraging technological innovation and investment.

The Ministry of Commerce is responsible for Bangladesh’s overall trade and commerce-related activities by implementing proper policies and regulations as they impact global and local trade. This website has information on trade and trade organizations concerning Bangladesh. This site is originally only available in Bengali; click the link in the top right corner of the page for the English version of the site. 

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOH&FW) is responsible for the oversight and regulation of the Healthcare Industry within Bangladesh. This site contains information on healthcare services, budgets, and an annual report published by the MOH&FW.

The Ministry of Textiles and Jute is responsible for developing policies for Bangladesh’s apparel and textile industry. Specifically, the Ministry is focused on furthering the development of Bangladesh’s apparel sector. This website contains information on current projects and policies the Ministry uses. The site is available in English, but many publications and reports are only in Bengali.

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Bangladesh (BSEC) is responsible for creating policies and regulating the financial services industry in Bangladesh. The site contains a list of recent press releases and important links for investors.