“Grameenphone's commitment to the Covid-19 response carries a total value of Tk100 crore,” GP CEO Yasir Azman said at an online press briefing, according to a press release. GP announced 100 million free minutes for 10 million customers, 30GB internet at Tk1 for 25,000 doctors certified by DGHS, 48p call rate for over 75 million customers, 100% data bonus on weekly data packs, and 100 million safety-net credit scheme to affected retailers, he added. As the whole economy, business, and emergency services running on connectivity - GP announces a 100 percent data bonus addressing those needs on all weekly data packs purchased through the MyGP app. Besides, GP acknowledged contributions of its retailers and announced a safety-net credit scheme for the most affected ones worth Tk10 crore to help them overcome these difficult times. During the Zoom press briefing, GP CMO Mohammad Sajjad Hasib and Head of Communications Khairul Basher were also present.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 09, 2020 09:00 UTC