Dhaka, Nov. 4 -- Mobile network operators in Bangladesh have urged the government to further rationalise spectrum renewal costs and related charges, saying high prices could undermine investment in network expansion, service quality and nationwide connectivity.

At a press meet at the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (AMTOB) office in Banani on Wednesday, industry leaders said the proposed spectrum valuation remained significantly higher than international and Asia-Pacific market norms when measured against sector revenues and market realities.

They said they appreciated the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission's (BTRC) engagement with stakeholders and the efforts made during the renewal process, but st...