Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) database has been launched. In this new method, invalid mobile phone or fake IMEI number can be identified. This database has been created at the initiative of Bangladesh Mobile Phone Importers Association (BMPIA).

To verify that your mobile phone is invalid, first you need to find out the IMEI of the handset. You can get it by opening the cover or battery of the packet or set that comes with the mobile phone.

If not found, dial * # 06 #. There will be no cost to dial. When you dial it, you will immediately see your 15 digit IMEI number. Write down the number for later use.

The customer has to do before buying or selling the handset

Before July 1, before buying a mobile handset through any means (sales center, online sales center, e-commerce), you have to check the validity in the following way and also keep the purchase receipt.

Step-1: Go to the message option of the mobile phone and enter the KYD15 digit IMEI number. For example: KYD 123456789012345

Step-2: After typing the IMEI number, send it to 16002.

Step-3: You can know about the validity of the mobile handset through the return message.

Personally purchased or gifted handsets from abroad and all the other handset information available at NEIR will be automatically activated on the network and SMS will be given to register online with information / documents within ten days. If properly registered at that time, the handset will be considered valid.

Mobile handset registration process purchased or gifted from abroad

Step-1: Register your personal account by visiting the link neir.btrc.gov.bd.

Step-2: Go to the Special Registration section of the portal and give the IMEI number of the mobile handset.

Step-3: Upload a photo / scan copy of the required documents (eg: passport visa / immigration information, purchase receipt etc.) and press the Submit button.

Step-4: The handset will be registered automatically if it is valid. If the handset is not valid, the customer will be informed via SMS and kept connected to the network for the test period. If that time has elapsed, further action will be taken as per the decision of the government.