The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has started a case against Salman F Rahman, vice-chairman of Beximco Group and former advisor to Sheikh Hasina, his son Shayan Rahman, and 25 others over alleged embezzlement of Tk 5.68 billion. The accused are members of the International Gateway (IGW) Operators Forum. Gulshan Police chief Hafizur Rahman confirmed that 27 IGW operators, including Salman and his son, have been named in the case. Under the interim government, allegations emerged against the IGW Operators Forum for leaving without paying dues and installing minimal equipment while extracting hundreds of crores. He highlighted the formation of the IGW Operators Forum (IOF) in 2013, led by Salman, which comprised seven companies to regulate international call termination.

Source: bd News24 September 20, 2025 00:05 UTC