Page 32 of 82 (d) to undertake, on its own, research and development initiatives in telecommunication in Bangladesh and also to undertake such initiatives jointly with regional and other organizations interested in this regard; (e) to undertake educational and training programs for human resources development of enterprises which establish telecommunication system, provide telecommunication services and manufacture related products; (f) to assist, where possible, the Commission and other organizations for the purpose of enhancing the local telecommunication manufacturing capability and developing the innovative telecommunication services; (g) to assist the Commission, on its request, to control or abolish discrimination or discriminatory conduct in providing telecommunication services or in extension of such services; (h) to arrange a forum where the Ministry, Government, Commission, operators, consumers and other interested persons may meet to discuss matters of common interest; (i) to co-ordinate participation of Bangladesh in the activities of the International Telecommunication Union and other international organizations regarding policies, standards and procedure to be followed in telecommunication and training on such matters; (j) to dispose of all applications and other correspondence made to it under this Act, and to expeditiously execute its decisions. 34. Powers of Government.- The Government may, under this Act(a) take all necessary actions in order to establish its rights and discharge its obligations under international laws and regulations or any international agreement relating to telecommunication; (b) from time to time, refer to the Commission any matter relating to telecommunication for its consideration and recommendations thereon; (c) consult the Commission on any matter that the Government considers proper; BTRC-TelecomLaw2001.doc 32 - 32 -