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However, considering that the spectrum would only remain available until 2030 and that some limited interference still exists in certain areas, the commission said the government may consider reducing the base price by up to 10 percent.

For the more interference-prone 5 MHz block, the committee proposed a larger discount. Operators argued for a steeper reduction -- between 30 and 40 percent below the Tk 237 crore benchmark -- on the grounds that cross-border interference would prevent them from using the spectrum nationwide. However, the commission settled on a maximum discount of 25 percent.

The committee further recommended that operators use technical filters and mitigation tools to minimise interference and improve coexistence within the band.