In post on his Facebook account, Taiyeb stated that the authorities have received over three billion data sets from mobile operators, including historical records. "Due to the way migration data is currently displayed, some NIDs show a higher number of active SIMs or handsets than actually in use," he explained. Taiyeb also noted that the NEIR system is not new; it was first attempted in 2021. Previously, one individual could use up to 20 SIMs per NID, later it was reduced to 15, and currently limited to 10. Regarding data security, Taiyeb confirmed that measures have been taken, including secure JWT digital tokens and rate-limiting.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 02, 2026 14:00 UTC