High phone call charge a burden on consumers

In this era, mobile phones have become essential to everyday life. Men, women, and even children rely on mobile phones leading to significant spending across all income levels. People manage these expenses from their limited incomes, and currently, the call rate for every operator exceeds Tk0.60 per minute.
Businesses, from villages to cities, rely heavily on mobile communication. Consequently, the cost of mobile usage is factored into the price of goods sold. If the call rates were reduced, the cost of goods in the market would decrease accordingly. Moreover, call rates in Bangladesh are comparatively higher than in other countries.
It is important to note that all mobile operators, except for Teletalk, are foreign-owned, leading to substantial amounts of money being remitted abroad, further contributing to the country's dollar shortage. Therefore, I urge the interim government to negotiate with mobile operators to reduce call rates, which would benefit both consumers and the economy.

Md. MuradulHaqueSardar
Manager -Purchase (Local & Foreign)
Amanat Shah Group, Motijheel, Dhaka.
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