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TABLE OF CONTENTSSL. Topic Page1. Advertisement 32. Introduction 43. Availability of the Licensing Guidelines 44. Interpretations, Definitions and Abbreviations 45. Objectives 56. General Requirements 57. Eligibility 68. Submission of Applications 69. License Awarding Process 610. Requirements for Applications 711. Duration of the License 712. Scope of the License 713. Operation and Peering Policy 714. Network Design 815. Technical Requirements 916. Tariff 917. Public Works 918. Sharing of Facilities 1019. Fees 1020. Information, Inspection and Reporting 1021. Transfer, Assignment and Pledge as Security 1122. Amendments 1223. Suspension, Revocation and Fines 1224. Dispute Resolution 1225. Changes in Management Structure 1226. Performance Monitoring by the Commission 1327. National Emergencies 1328. Lawful Interception for NIX 1329. Reports 1430. Miscellaneous 1431. Appendix-1: Definitions and Interpretations 16-1832. Appendix-2: List of Abbreviations 1933. Appendix-3: Mandatory Documents/Information to be Provided by the Applicant 2034. Appendix-4: Instructions for Preparing the Application Form of NIX License 2135. Appendix-5: Application for License of National Internet Exchange (NIX) 22-2336. Appendix-6: Undertaking of National Internet Exchange (NIX) License 2437. Appendix-7 : Block and Schematic Diagram of NIX 25-26Page 2 of 25
REGULATORY AND LICENSING GUIDELINES FOR NATIONALINTERNET EXCHANGE (NIX)1. INTRODUCTION1.01 The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (“The Commission”) with theapproval of the Government is empowered under section 36 of the BangladeshTelecommunication Regulatory Act 2001 (as amended ) (“the Act”) to issue Licenses forthe operation and provision of telecommunication services, and to determine the eligibilitycriteria and other general terms and conditions of Licenses.1.02 Having given due consideration to the principles of transparency, fairness, nondiscriminationand all other relevant principles, the Commission has decided to issueGuidelines on Licensing Procedure of National Internet Exchange (NIX) License envisagedin the Licensing (Procedure) Regulation 2004.1.03 These Guidelines, along with the terms and conditions of the License, should be read inconjunction with the Act, any subsequent legislation, and prevalent laws or sector policiesframed by the Government, and other rules, regulations, decrees, orders, decisions,guidelines, directives and documents of general application issued by the Government or theCommission from time to time. The Act specifically provides that the establishment,operation or use of telecommunication system including radio apparatus and provision oftelecommunication services in Bangladesh without a License is an offence, punishable withimprisonment or a fine or both.1.04 These Guidelines may be withdrawn, revised, updated or amended from time to time,without any prior notice, to take into consideration various factors including, but not limitedto, any threat to public health, National security and statutory or Court orders.2. AVAILABILITY OF THE LICENSING GUIDELINEThese guidelines are available at www.btrc.gov.bd3. INTERPRETATIONS, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONSThe interpretations and definitions of the terms used in these guidelines are annexedherewith as Appendix-1. The abbreviations are mentioned in Appendix-2.4. OBJECTIVES4.01 These Guidelines have been prepared taking into account the objectives of establishingNational Internet Exchange (NIX) to route domestic Internet traffic. It will facilitate localcontent development, encourage local web hosting and reduce latency in domestic trafficand thereby saving international bandwidth and foreign currency.4.02 These Guidelines are intended to provide an overview of the regulatory framework todevelop, build, own, maintain and operate NIX in Bangladesh. No person or business entityshall be allowed to develop, build, own, operate and maintain NIX without license.5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTSPage 3 of 25
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