The Bangladeshi government is considering abolishing right-of-way (ROW) fees for telecom infrastructure as part of a broader push to accelerate fiber-optic network deployment.
Officials have placed strong emphasis on improving digital accessibility and affordability for all citizens, signaling a strategic pivot toward reducing regulatory friction in the sector.
The proposed measure targets the removal of charges levied on telecom operators for laying cables and erecting towers on public land.
By eliminating these fees, policymakers aim to lower the capital expenditure burden on service providers, potentially speeding up the rollout of high-speed internet services in underserved areas.
This development follows earlier government moves to harmonize and cap similar fees charged by local authorities.
Those prior steps were designed to improve consistency, transparency, and predictability across the regulatory framework, addressing long-standing complaints from industry stakeholders about fragmented and opaque local taxation.