NEIR launch deferred to January 1

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has postponed the launch of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system to January 1, 2026.

According to a press release issued today, the deadline for mobile handset dealers to submit information on unsold or stable devices has also been extended to December 31, 2025.

NEIR was scheduled to be implemented on December 16 this year, but was later delayed by three months.

The move is aimed at facilitating the integration of these handsets into the NEIR system.

Earlier, dealers were instructed to provide the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) and related details of previously imported unsold handsets by December 15, 2025.

However, many dealers have yet to complete the submission process.