DHAKA – With the aim of thwarting import of fake mobile phone handsets as well as telephony based crimes, the telecom regulator is going to introduce IMEI database service in September. Once the service is introduced, anyone will be able to ensure immediately whether the handset is legally or illegally imported by sending SMS to a short-code number. In addition, the system will also help the law enforcers to combat crimes being perpetrated using mobile handsets, said officials. Talking to BSS, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) acting Chairman M Jahurul … Continue reading Fake mobile handset identifying starts in September