DOCSLIB.ORG

Bangladesh National Implementation Plan (NIP)

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Bangladesh National Implementation Plan (NIP) Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of Bangladesh Bangladesh National Implementation Plan (NIP) For Management of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Prepared under UNDP Project BGD/02/G31/1G/99 Bangladesh: Preparation of the POPs National Implementation Plan under the Stockholm Convention Department of Environment (DoE) Ministry of Environment and Forests Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh January 2007 Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of Bangladesh Acknowledgements This National Implementation Plan (NIP) has been developed under the contract for Project BGD/02/G31/IG/99 Bangladesh: Preparation of the POPs National Implementation Plan under the Stockholm Convention (POPs, NIP), Department of Environment (DoE). The Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh received a grant for this enabling activity from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) (US$495,075) and contributed in-kind support (equivalent to US$147,200). The GEF Implementation Agency for this project is the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Project team Dr. Khandakar Rashedul Haque-DG, DoE & POPs Focal Point Mr. Khan M. Ibrahim Hossain – Ex-DG, DoE & POPs Focal Point Ms. Afrin Akter – National Project Director (July 2005-till date) Mr. Q.S.I. Hashmi – National Project Director (April 2003 – June 2005) Dr. Hirendr Kumar Das – Project Manager (July 2005 –December 2006); U-POPs Consultant (October 2004 – July 2005) Dr. M.A. Malek – Project Manager (April 2004 – April 2005) Md. Abdul Mannan – PCBs Consultant Quazi Tafazzal Hossain – Pesticides Consultant Dr. Khairul Bashar – POPs Wastes Management Consultant Md. Zahid Hossain – Legal Expert Muhammad Zahid Hossain – Public Awareness Specialist Mr. Morshed Ahmed – Cost and Funding Consultant AKM Gulam Hussain-Socio –economic Consequences of POPs Management Mr. Naren Das- Draft Legistations on POPs Pesticide, PCBs, and Dioxins & Furans Environment, Agriculture and Development Services Ltd. – Inventory Consultants Resource Futures International – International Consultants Prof. Dr. Nilufar Nahar-Chief Research Investigator- Survey & Research on DDT and PCB in food items and environmental samples. Media Plus- TV documentary on Research and TV Airing DN Creation- TV documentary on POPs Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of Bangladesh TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................. VIII ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................... XXXV 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 THE STOCKHOLM CONVENTION ..................................................................................................... 2 1.1.1 Intentionally produced (Annex A and B) POPs ..................................................................... 3 1.1.2 By-producsts (Annex C) POPs ............................................................................................... 5 1.1.3 POPs stockpiles and wastes ................................................................................................... 6 1.1.4 Research and monitoring ....................................................................................................... 7 1.1.5 Education, outreach and training .......................................................................................... 8 1.1.6 General, administrative and reporting requirements ............................................................ 9 1.1.7 Adding POPs to Convention lists ........................................................................................... 9 1.1.8 National plans ........................................................................................................................ 9 1.2 PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS ............................................................................................ 10 1.2.1 What are POPs? .................................................................................................................. 10 1.2.2 Health effects ....................................................................................................................... 11 1.2.3 Exposure pathways .............................................................................................................. 15 1.2.4 POPs “life-cycle” management in the context of the sound management of chemicals...... 16 2.0 THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH—COUNTRY BASELINE-------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---18 2.1 COUNTRY PROFILE ........................................................................................................................ 18 2.1.1 Geography and population .................................................................................................. 18 2.1.2 Political and economic profile ............................................................................................. 22 2.1.3 Profiles of economic sectors ................................................................................................ 27 2.1.4 Environmental overview ...................................................................................................... 36 2.2 INSTITUTIONAL, POLICY AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK. .......................................................... 42 2.2.1 Environmental policy, sustainable development policy and general legislative framework ............................................................................................................................................. 43 2.2.2 Roles and responsibilities of ministries, agencies and other governmental institutions involved in POPs life cycles ................................................................................................. 50 2.2.3 Relevant international, regional and bilateral commitments and obligations ..................... 56 2.2.4 Description of existing policies, legislation and regulations addressing POPs (Manufactured chemicals and unintentionally produced POPs) ......................................... 58 2.2.5 Key approaches and procedures for POPs chemicals and pesticide management including enforcement and monitoring requirements .......................................................................... 69 2.3 ASSESSMENT OF THE POPS ISSUE IN BANGLADESH ..................................................................... 78 2.3.1 Assessment with respect to Annex A, part 1 chemicals (POPs pesticides) .......................... 78 2.3.2 Assessment with respect to Annex A, part II chemicals (PCBs)........................................... 92 2.3.3 Assessment with respect to Annex B chemicals (DDT) ...................................................... 104 2.3.4 Assessment of releases from unintentional production of Annex C chemicals (PCDD/PCDF, HCB and PCBs) ....................................................................................... 108 2.3.5 Information on the state of knowledge on stockpiles, contaminated sites and wastes ....... 129 2.3.6 Summary of future production, use and releases of POPs—requirements for exemptions 150 2.3.7 Existing programmes for monitoring releases and environmental and human health impacts, including findings ................................................................................................ 150 2.3.8 Current level of information, awareness, and education among target groups, existing systems to communicate such information to the various groups; mechanism for information exchange with other Parties to the Convention ............................................. 160 2.3.9 Relevant activities of non-governmental stakeholders ....................................................... 162 - iii - Department of Environment, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of Bangladesh 2.3.10 Overview of technical infrastructure for POPs assessment, measurement, analysis, alternatives and prevention measures, management, research and development-linkage to international programmes and projects .................................................................................................. 162 2.3.11 Identification of impacted populations or environments, estimated scale and magnitude of threats to public health and environmental quality and social implications for workers and local communities .............................................................................................................. 165 2.3.12. Details of any relevant system for assessment and listing of new chemicals ......................... 165 2.3.13 Details of any relevant system for the assessment and regulation of chemicals already in the market .......................................................................................................................... 165 3.0 STRATEGY AND ACTION PLAN ELEMENTS OF THE NATIONAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------166 3.1 POLICY STATEMENT .................................................................................................................... 166 3.2. IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY ..........................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Serosurvey and Isolation of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in Chickens
    Bangladesh J Microbiol, Volume 23, Number 2, December 2006, pp 114-117 Original Article Serosurvey and Isolation of Infectious Bronchitis Virus in Chickens Reared in Commercial and Semi-Scavenging Systems Himel Barua1, Paritosh Kumar Biswas1*, M Nural Anwar 2, Bhabesh Chandra Dey3 and Nitish Chandra Debnath1 1Department of Microbiology, Chittagong Veterinary University, Pahartali, Chittagong 4202, Bangladesh, 2Department of Microbiology, University of Chittagong, Chittagong 4331, Bangladesh, 3Poultry Geneticist, Pahartali Zonal Poultry Farm (PZPF), Pahartali, Chittagong 4202, Bangladesh [Received 15 May 2006; Accepted 07 October 2006] A cross sectional survey was undertaken to estimate the seroprevalence of infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) in chickens reared under both intensive and semi-scavenging systems in Bangladesh. Attempts were also made to isolate the virus from these two chicken populations. Chickens being reared under intensive system at a Government poultry farm (Pahartali Zonal Poultry Farm, PZPF, Chittagong, Bangladesh) and the semi- scavenging system at Smallholder Livestock Development Project-2 (SLDP-2) areas, which is being operated in 5 southern districts of Bangladesh, were serologically investigated. The survey was conducted during the period from October 2005 to March 2006. Serum samples were at random from 184 chickens: 104 (Fayoumi and Rhode Island Red [RIR] breeds) from PZPF and 80 (Fayoumi, Sonali and indigenous) from the SLDP-2 areas. To isolate the IBV, organ samples were also collected from 100 dead chickens, 74 from PZPF and 26 from the SLDP-2 areas. Seroprevalence of the IBV in chickens was determined using Ab-ELISA test. Virological inocula prepared from the pooled organ samples of dead birds according to the standard procedure were inoculated through allantoic sac route (@ 0.2 ml inoculum/embryo) of 10-11 days’ old developing-chicken embryos.
    [Show full text]
  • Bangladesh, Year 2019: Update on Incidents According to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)
    BANGLADESH, YEAR 2019: Update on incidents according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) compiled by ACCORD, 29 June 2020 Number of reported incidents with at least one fatality Number of reported fatalities National borders: GADM, November 2015b; administrative divisions: GADM, November 2015a; China/India border status: CIA, 2006; geodata of disputed borders: GADM, November 2015b; Natural Earth, undated; incident data: ACLED, 20 June 2020; coastlines and inland waters: Smith and Wessel, 1 May 2015 BANGLADESH, YEAR 2019: UPDATE ON INCIDENTS ACCORDING TO THE ARMED CONFLICT LOCATION & EVENT DATA PROJECT (ACLED) COMPILED BY ACCORD, 29 JUNE 2020 Contents Conflict incidents by category Number of Number of reported fatalities 1 Number of Number of Category incidents with at incidents fatalities Number of reported incidents with at least one fatality 1 least one fatality Protests 930 1 1 Conflict incidents by category 2 Riots 405 107 122 Development of conflict incidents from 2010 to 2019 2 Violence against civilians 257 184 195 Battles 99 43 63 Methodology 3 Strategic developments 15 0 0 Conflict incidents per province 4 Explosions / Remote 7 2 2 violence Localization of conflict incidents 4 Total 1713 337 383 Disclaimer 6 This table is based on data from ACLED (datasets used: ACLED, 20 June 2020). Development of conflict incidents from 2010 to 2019 This graph is based on data from ACLED (datasets used: ACLED, 20 June 2020). 2 BANGLADESH, YEAR 2019: UPDATE ON INCIDENTS ACCORDING TO THE ARMED CONFLICT LOCATION & EVENT DATA PROJECT (ACLED) COMPILED BY ACCORD, 29 JUNE 2020 Methodology GADM. Incidents that could not be located are ignored.
    [Show full text]
  • POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2011 -..:: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
    POPULATION & HOUSING CENSUS 2011 ZILA REPORT : FENI Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics Statistics and Informatics Division Ministry of Planning BANGLADESH POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS 2011 Zila Report: FENI July 2015 BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS (BBS) STATISTICS AND INFORMATICS DIVISION (SID) MINISTRY OF PLANNING GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH ISBN-978-984-33-8618-2 COMPLIMENTARY Published by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) Statistics and Informatics Division (SID) Ministry of Planning Website: www.bbs.gov.bd This book or any portion thereof cannot be copied, microfilmed or reproduced for any commercial purpose. Data therein can, however, be used and published with acknowledgement of their sources. Contents Page Message of Honorable Minister, Ministry of Planning …………………………………………….. vii Message of Honorable State Minister, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Planning …………. ix Foreword ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. xi Preface …………………………………………………………………………………………………. xiii Zila at a Glance ………………………………………………………………………………………... xv Physical Features ……………………………………………………………………………………... xix Zila Map ………………………………………………………………………………………………… xx Geo-code ………………………………………………………………………………………………. xxi Chapter-1: Introductory Notes on Census ………………………………………………………….. 1 1.1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………… 1 1.2 Census and its periodicity ………………………………………………………………... 1 1.3 Objectives ………………………………………………………………………………….. 1 1.4 Census Phases …………………………………………………………………………… 2 1.5 Census Planning ………………………………………………………………………….
    [Show full text]
  • Bangladesh – BGD34387 – Lalpur – Sonapur – Noakhali – Dhaka – Christians – Catholics – Awami League – BNP
    Refugee Review Tribunal AUSTRALIA RRT RESEARCH RESPONSE Research Response Number: BGD34387 Country: Bangladesh Date: 25 February 2009 Keywords: Bangladesh – BGD34387 – Lalpur – Sonapur – Noakhali – Dhaka – Christians – Catholics – Awami League – BNP This response was prepared by the Research & Information Services Section of the Refugee Review Tribunal (RRT) after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the RRT within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. This research response may not, under any circumstance, be cited in a decision or any other document. Anyone wishing to use this information may only cite the primary source material contained herein. Questions 1. Please update on the situation for Catholics in Dhaka. 2. Are there any reports to suggest that Christians (or Catholics) tend to support or be associated with the BNP or AL generally, or whether this might depend on local conditions? 3. Are there any reports of a Catholic community in Lalpur (village) or Sonapur (local area) of Noakhali; in particular, their size and whether they are long-established? 4. If so, is there any material to indicate their mistreatment or serious incidents? 5. Please update on the treatment of BNP ‘field workers’ or supporters following the election of the AL Government. Any specific references to Dhaka or Noakhali would be useful. RESPONSE 1. Please update on the situation for Catholics in Dhaka. Question 2 of recent RRT Research Response BGD34378 of 17 February 2009 refers to source information on the situation of Catholics in Dhaka.
    [Show full text]
  • Development Coordination
    Power System Expansion and Efficiency Improvement Investment Program (RRP BAN 42378) DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION A. Major Development Partners: Strategic Foci and Key Activities 1. Multilateral development partners in the energy sector in Bangladesh are the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Islamic Development Bank, and World Bank. In addition, bilateral aid is provided by France, Germany, Japan, Kuwait, Norway, the Russian Federation, the United Kingdom, and the United States. A number of areas receive support, including power generation, transmission and distribution upgrading, energy sector reforms, assistance to the regulatory commission, energy efficiency, rural electrification, power plant upgrading capacity addition, capacity building, and planning. Financing by other development partners is listed in the table. Major Development PartnersDevelopment Amount Partner Project Name Duration (million) ADB, KfW Development of new 132/33 kV and 33/11 kV 2006–2012 $53.00 substation under DESA Project ADB, IDB Construction of Ashuganj 450 MW Combined Cycle 2011–2015 $365.4 Power Plant (North) ADB, JBIC Construction and Expansion of Grid Substation with 2005–2012 $94.0 Distribution Line (Phase 1) CIS, Russia Rehabilitation and Modernization of Ghorashal 1997–2012 $30.8 Thermal Power Station Unit 1 and 2 IDA Construction of Siddhirganj 335 MW Peaking 2009–2015 $253.4 Combined Cycle Power Plant IDA Efficient Lighting Initiative for Bangladesh Part 1 and 2009–2012 $34.10 Part 2 IDA TA for Implementation of Bangladesh Power Sector 2011–2015 $16.62 Reform
    [Show full text]
  • Wedded to Greed: Bride Burning in Bangladesh Dr
    VFAST Transactions on Education and Social Sciences http://vfast.org/journals/index.php/VTSE@ 2019 ISSN(e): 2309-3951;ISSN(p): 2411-0221 Volume 7, Number 1, January-December, 2019 pp. 21-30 WEDDED TO GREED: BRIDE BURNING IN BANGLADESH DR. ZOBAIDA AKHTER Senior Research Fellow Centre for Civilisational Dialogue 2nd Floor, Siswarama Building University of Malay Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia [email protected], [email protected] ABSTRACT: Women’s access to education must be treated as their fundamental right. And it is only through education that they would get the chance to prepare themselves in order to play their roles in nation’s social, economic and political spheres as equal members of society. In Bangladesh, very few women can enjoy such rights and live a healthy and prestigious life. At present due to government initiatives, girl’s enrolment in primary and secondary education is little bit higher than the boys. Despite of such encouraging scenario, there is a dark side behind this. Due to prejudice, mistaken education from family and society, lack of security, dropout rate of girls is higher and their retention rate is low. Though there are facilities with free education till secondary education, lack of social motivation, mistaken education and increasing rate of violence against in different form, refrain them from education and encourage them in child marriage. Marriage is considered as the alternative to education, which ultimately leads to violence against women due to unpaid dowry. The article will analyse the issues of dowry from some case studies, which will give the indication of the real causes of dowry and how education in a real sense is lacking behind this evil.
    [Show full text]
  • Ls&Co. Bangladesh Fire Safety and Building Integrity Program
    g in progress LEGEND LS&CO. BANGLADESH FIRE SAFETY AND BUILDING INTEGRITY PROGRAM g completed STATUS REPORT MARCH 2018 FIRE SAFETY(1) ELECTRICAL AUDIT BUILDING STABILITY INSPECTION factory factory housing in housing in # of workers Phase I Phase II multi- multi- employed by status of 2013 status of Status of Gravity Loading Status of Detailed POSTAL purpose factory factory (all assessment corrective corrective and Seismic Inspections Engineering Analysis status of corrective FACTORY NAME ADDRESS REGION CODE building building buildings) (annual) action status of audit action (ASCE31)(2) (DEA) action(3) Plot-246-249, Adamjee EPZ, Siddhirganj, Narayanganj Dhaka 1430 No No 2017 Complete 2017- complete complete 2017 - complete 2017 - complete In Progress Ananta Apparels Ltd 2702 Ananta Denim Technology Ltd. Kashpara, Noyabari, Kanchpur, Narayanganj Dhaka 1430 No No 4300 2015 Complete 2015 - complete complete 2015 - complete NA 2015- complete Cosmopolitan Industries Pvt. Ltd Khejur Bagan, Bara Ashulia, Savar Dhaka 1341 No No 4300 2013 Complete 2011 - complete complete 2014 - complete 2014 - complete 2015- complete Cutting Edge Industries Ltd (Washing Plant) 1612, South Salna, Salna Bazar, Gazipur Dhaka 1702 No No 495 2017 Complete 2017-complete complete 2016- complete NA NA Denimach Ltd Kewa Mouja, Ward No. 5, Sreepur, Gazipur Dhaka 1740 No No 6500 2013 Complete 2012 - complete complete 2014 - complete 2014 - complete 2015- complete Dhaka 1340 No No 5295 2017 Complete 2017- complete complete 2017 - complete 2018 - complete In Progress Denitex Ltd 9/1, Karnapara, Savar Karnaphuli Shoes Industries Ltd. (Garments Unit) Korean Export Processing Zone, Anwara, Chittagong. Chittagong 4371 No No 6111 2016 Complete 2016 - complete complete 2016 - complete 2016 - complete 2016 - complete* Kenpark Bangladesh Pvt.Ltd (Unit 1) Sector 8, Plot 31-42, Chittagong Export Processing Zone Chittagong 4223 No No 3400 2013 Complete 2012 - complete complete 2014 - complete 2014 - complete 2015- complete Lalmai Sportswear Inds.
    [Show full text]
  • The Origin and Evaluation of Ship Breaking Regime of South Asia: a Critical Perspective from Bangladesh
    The Origin and Evaluation of Ship Breaking Regime of South Asia: A Critical Perspective From Bangladesh Ishtiaque Ahmed1 Chair, Department of Law, North South University Bangladesh ———————————————— Abstract: The Hong Kong Convention was adopted in 2009 to regulate the global industry of ship recycling, but the convention remains unen- forced due to the problem of ratification by the leading ship recycling states. Due to the lopsided track record of shipbreaking in the last forty years, the ratification currently depends primarily on the policy choices of few developing nations. Given the gross unpreparedness and oversight of Pakistan towards the treaty’s timely accession with India’s recent rati- fication, and the ban of China on the import of hazardous waste, the re- sponsibility lies with the policymakers of Bangladesh to decide the fate of this influential global pact. This article attempts to track down the origin and evolution of ship recycling regime of Bangladesh, followed by a critical analysis of the salient provisions of the framework ship recycling regulations of this chief ship recycling state as adopted recently. It postulates that the drawbacks figured out may create significant obstruction or procrastination to accede to the convention by Bangladesh thereby endowing an inclusive and sustainable global ship recycling industry any time soon. The article ends with recommendations to the government of Bangladesh for necessary amendments in its framework regulations on ship recycling identified in this research. Keywords: Ship-breaking, Ship Recycling, Hong Kong Convention, End of Life Ships, Ship Breaking and Ship Recycling Rule. 1Corresponding author: [email protected]. 1 Legal Issues Journal 8(2) July 2020 I.
    [Show full text]
  • Mamoni Health Systems Strengthening Activity (USAID Cooperative Agreement AID-388-LA-13-00004)
    MaMoni Health Systems Strengthening Activity (USAID Cooperative Agreement AID-388-LA-13-00004) Quarterly Report April 01– June 30, 2017 Joint Efforts to Restore Confidence in Health Care Delivery System Char Folcon Union Health & Family Welfare Center (UH&FWC) – the image of transformation Submitted August 4 2017 Cover Story: Char Folcon Union is a rural community in Komolnagar Upazila of Lakshmipur district. The Union Health and Family Welfare Center (UH&FWC) was established in 1982 by DGFP of MoH&FW. Since the UH&FWC is the closest access point for health services for the community, its functionality is critical for saving lives and serving the community, particularly women and children who are under privileged and the most vulnerable. Previously, services at the facility were very poor due to scarce resources, limited availability of health workers, and poor quality of care. It was not unusual to find the facility locked and ill-equipped to provide services for maternal emergencies, including stock-outs of key consumables that are life-saving during such emergencies. To compound the situation, the center had very poor infrastructure, including a leaky roof, broken windows, and cracked walls and ceiling; there was also no access road, power, or water supply. This unsanitary situation in the clinic was worsened by the lack of a functional residence and toilet facility for service providers, making it difficult to ensure staff were available to attend maternal and newborn emergencies. The MaMoni HSS program set out to transform this facility into a functional facility where the community could expect to receive quality care and services.
    [Show full text]
  • Farmers' Organizations in Bangladesh: a Mapping and Capacity
    Farmers’ Organizations in Bangladesh: Investment Centre Division A Mapping and Capacity Assessment Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Viale delle Terme di Caracalla – 00153 Rome, Italy. Bangladesh Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project Technical Assistance Component FAO Representation in Bangladesh House # 37, Road # 8, Dhanmondi Residential Area Dhaka- 1205. iappta.fao.org I3593E/1/01.14 Farmers’ Organizations in Bangladesh: A Mapping and Capacity Assessment Bangladesh Integrated Agricultural Productivity Project Technical Assistance Component Food and agriculture organization oF the united nations rome 2014 Photo credits: cover: © CIMMYt / s. Mojumder. inside: pg. 1: © FAO/Munir uz zaman; pg. 4: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 6: © FAO / F. Williamson-noble; pg. 8: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 18: © FAO / i. alam; pg. 38: © FAO / g. napolitano; pg. 41: © FAO / i. nabi Khan; pg. 44: © FAO / g. napolitano; pg. 47: © J.F. lagman; pg. 50: © WorldFish; pg. 52: © FAO / i. nabi Khan. Map credit: the map on pg. xiii has been reproduced with courtesy of the university of texas libraries, the university of texas at austin. the designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and agriculture organization of the united nations (FAO) concerning the legal or development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. the mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by FAO in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned.
    [Show full text]
  • Annual Report 2017-2018 Annual Report 2017-2018 Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
    Annual Report 2017-2018 Annual Report 2017-2018 Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory commission Regulatory Telecommunication Bangladesh Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory commission Annual Report 2017-2018 Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission Contents 1. Message 07 2. Preface 09 3. Objectives of the Commission 12 4. Formation of the Commission and Present Status 13 5. Achievements of Commission from establishment of BTRC to till June 2018 14 6. Comparative description of Development activities and achievements of 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 at a glance 16 7. Noteworthy future planning 18 8. Introduction 19 9. Administration Division 21 10. Systems and Services Division 28 11. Spectrum Division 38 12. Engineering and Operations Division 60 13. Legal and Licensing Division 86 14. Finance, Accounts and Revenue Directorate 114 15. Media and Publications Wing 122 16. Enforcement and Inspection Directorate 134 18. Bangabandhu Satellite Launching Project 145 19. Mobile Phone industry of Bangladesh 166 20. Diverse activities (National & International) 185 21. World Telecommunication And Information Society Day (WTISD-2018) 175 22. River cruise and 16th anniversary of BTRC 178 23. Conclusion 179 BTRC 03 Annual Report-2017-2018 BTRC 04 Annual Report-2017-2018 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina “Digital Bangladesh is a modern Philosophy of using Appropriate technology in implementing all pledges of the government, including proverty eradication, ensuring quality education and health facilities, generating employment opportunities for the people” -Sheikh Hasina BTRC 05 Annual Report-2017-2018 Mission To facilitate connecting the unconnected through quality telecommunication services at an affordable price by introducing new technologies BTRC 06 Annual Report-2017-2018 Under the supervision of Honorable Prime Minister's Information and Communication Technology Advisor Sajeeb Ahmed Wazed, BTRC is honored of launching the first Bangladeshi Satellite Bangabandhu Satellite-1 on May 12, 2018.
    [Show full text]
  • NO PLACE for CRITICISM Bangladesh Crackdown on Social Media Commentary WATCH
    HUMAN RIGHTS NO PLACE FOR CRITICISM Bangladesh Crackdown on Social Media Commentary WATCH No Place for Criticism Bangladesh Crackdown on Social Media Commentary Copyright © 2018 Human Rights Watch All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America ISBN: 978-1-6231-36017 Cover design by Rafael Jimenez Human Rights Watch defends the rights of people worldwide. We scrupulously investigate abuses, expose the facts widely, and pressure those with power to respect rights and secure justice. Human Rights Watch is an independent, international organization that works as part of a vibrant movement to uphold human dignity and advance the cause of human rights for all. Human Rights Watch is an international organization with staff in more than 40 countries, and offices in Amsterdam, Beirut, Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Goma, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, Moscow, Nairobi, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Sydney, Tokyo, Toronto, Tunis, Washington DC, and Zurich. For more information, please visit our website: http://www.hrw.org MAY 2018 ISBN: 978-1-6231-36017 No Place for Criticism Bangladesh Crackdown on Social Media Commentary Summary ........................................................................................................................... 1 Information and Communication Act ......................................................................................... 3 Punishing Government Critics ...................................................................................................4 Protecting Religious
    [Show full text]