Competition Commission clears antitrust case against Grameenphone

This undercutting, far below the Tk 300 government SIM tax, amounts to dumping, rivals argue. “Innovation and fair competition are essential for customer welfare,” Robi’s Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer Shahed Alam said, hailing the verdict as a victory for equal market opportunities. Grameenphone had insisted that the telecom regulator, BTRC, has sole authority over tariffs and marketing. But the BCC, led by Chairman AHM Ahsan, dismissed that argument. “The BTRC is a sector regulator. The Competition Commission’s job is to root out practices that distort fair competition,” Ahsan said. In a statement, Grameenphone said it had “become aware” of the order but had yet to receive a certified copy. The operator denied all allegations, stressing that it conducts business...