Legal and regulatory review of Warid telecom in Bangladesh (Present Airtel)

The broad scope of this assignment was to identify BTRC’s regulatory requirements; Labour laws; VAT, Tax, Customs laws and regulations; and any other statutory and regulatory requirements as mandated by laws of Bangladesh which could be applicable to the Operator.

Description of Services Provided

• Finalize the audit scope

  • List key legal & regulatory compliances and prepare the audit program.

  • Prepare & send information / data request to the client

  • Execute the audit program & carry out field work independently

  • Secure the appropriate resources for the project at the right time

  • Track / monitor project, control the project and report progress on a regular basis against budget, schedule and quality targets. Includes anticipating any project management issues before they surface and taking appropriate remedial action

  • Ensure timeliness and adequacy of deliverables

  • Do timely & proactive escalations in case of delays

  • Regularly update the PwC Project Manager on the progress of the project

  • Discuss the observations with all relevant stakeholders

  • Close loop the audit points, obtain management comments / action plan & make high quality & implementable recommendations

  • Finalize reporting formats in consultation with PwC

  • Finalize draft as well as final audit reports.

  • Prepare presentation for exit meetings & senior management.

  • To do opening & exit meetings with the client.