Convergence in Telecommunication Law in Bangladesh: The Necessity of Harmonisation of Regulations of Internet, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Services

This Article aptly discusses the trend toward convergence of different technologies and services offered by telecommunications, media and information services sectors. However, it is debatable, whether it is effective or even appropriate to simply apply the prevailing laws and regulations governing the traditional media and broadcasting sectors to the vast array of new convergent media services that are offered over telecommunications infrastructures, including the Internet. The purpose of this paper is to study the impact of convergence on the respective telecommunications, broadcasting and ICT laws and policies in Bangladesh and propose regulatory reforms. It is recommended that Bangladesh should consider establishing a convergent, independent regulator as the central authority governing the converging telecom, Internet media, and broadcast industries.