Bangladesh Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (BTRC) is working on a technology that will disable the phones by shutting down the SIM network of fake and illegal mobile handsets.

The plan is expected to be implemented by early 2021. Bdnews24.com Report.

BTRC Chairman Zahurul Haque in an interview to bdnews24.com SaysThe tender process for the supply and operation of National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) technology to stop illegal mobile handsets is nearing completion. The implementation of this technology will start from the beginning of next year. ”

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He added that more than 11 crore IMEI numbers have been added to a database in the last three years based on discussions with phone importers, operators and Bangladeshi mobile manufacturers.

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Regarding the phones sold before 2016 and not on the IMEI list, the BTRC chairman said, “The handsets purchased before August 2019 will be given an opportunity to register the handsets of mobile operators connected to the network for a specified period of time.”

If a person travels abroad and buys a phone for personal use or receives a gift from someone, it will be possible to register with the BTRC by submitting the appropriate documents so that the phone is not turned off.

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According to the newspaper, according to the information provided by the businessmen of the country, the people of the country are using around three crore illegal mobile phones. These are safety and health risks, which this initiative is to prevent.

How to verify the validity of your phone

BTRC It has been informed in advance that Before buying a mobile phone, check the validity of the phone using IMEI code. You will also need to get a receipt for the handset purchase from the seller.

To verify the validity of mobile phone –

• Go to mobile phone message option and type: KYD <স্পেস> 15 digit IMEI number
• Send the message to 16002.
• The return SMS will inform you about the validity of your phone.

Check the sticker printed on the packet of the phone to know the 15 digit IMEI number of your mobile phone. You can also know the IMEI code of the phone by dialing * # 06 # from the phone.