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Protests over Bangladesh's phone registry sparked violence in Dhaka, halting mobile services nationwide.
On January 4, 2026, mobile traders in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar clashed with police during protests against the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR), a government effort to curb illegal phones.
The demonstration, organized by the Mobile Business Community Bangladesh, demanded the release of traders arrested after attacking the BTRC building, tax reductions, and a delay in NEIR rollout.
Police used batons, tear gas, water cannons, and sound grenades to disperse crowds, with reinforcements from RAB and the army deployed.
The unrest caused major traffic blockages across central Dhaka, including at Farmgate and Panthapath, and led to a nationwide shutdown of mobile shops.
Authorities vowed legal action against those involved in the BTRC attack and warned of further enforcement if protests continued.
Las protestas por el registro de teléfonos de Bangladesh provocaron violencia en Dhaka, deteniendo los servicios móviles en todo el país.