Do You Need a BTRC Licence to Use a Walkie Talkie in Bangladesh?

Two-way radios are the fastest way to keep a team connected on a construction site, in a factory, at a port or inside a large venue. In Bangladesh, however, radios transmit on frequencies that are regulated by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), so it pays to understand the rules before you buy.

SBR versus PMR radios

Short Business Radio (SBR) handsets operate in the 245 to 246 MHz band that BTRC has set aside for business users. They are low power, typically one watt, and are the simplest route to compliant use. Professional Mobile Radio (PMR) equipment from brands such as Motorola, Hytera and Kirisun covers VHF and UHF bands, offers more power and range, and requires a frequency assignment from BTRC for the organisation that operates it.

What the permit process looks like

1. Decide how many handsets, base stations and repeaters you need and where they will operate.
2. Apply to BTRC with your trade licence, the equipment list and the requested frequency band.
3. Pay the annual spectrum and licence fees once the assignment is approved.
4. Program the radios to the assigned frequencies. Radios must not be operated on unassigned channels.

Choosing the right radio

For small teams working within a few hundred metres, an SBR handset is usually enough. Multi-floor buildings, large compounds and vehicle fleets benefit from PMR radios, and a repeater or a base station extends coverage across a whole site. Look for an IP rating if the radios will be used outdoors, and check battery capacity against your longest shift.

Tech Solution Bangladesh supplies BTRC-approved SBR and PMR radios and helps customers prepare their frequency applications. Browse our walkie talkie range or contact us for advice on the right model for your team.