Mobile phone craze

A fall-out is on the horizon, and the new subscribers would benefit. BTTB agency Teletalk lost its bearing due to colossal bungling (underhand dealings). The kalbaishaki season is on in the mobile sector.

The above is a small particular area. What is the overall picture looming ahead? Watch out for US-India combined operation to grab the Saarc markets in the long run. How China is going to retain and increase its market share (offer good quality products and services at cheaper prices)?

Dhaka's trade and commerce policies need regional-oriented base, which is lacking at present. Bangladesh has to export to the third world countries, for diversity (Japan and Taiwan petered out keeping their eggs in one basket: US).

The newspapers carry too much political news. Life's basic problem is how to earn enough, and spend judiciously. The small goodies of life carry too many value-added wrappers (fat VAT).

The finance minister is busy with the election-oriented budget, under political pressure. Loosen the purse strings where, and how? The prosperity of the country depends more on the business community than on the tantrums of the political refugees seeking relief and larger footprint.

Watch the modern icon: a young man using his mobile while standing stationary on the middle of the road. Inviting honking to clear the way. The centre-stage is never vacant, while there are many vacancies in the background. Flags have to carry high up, for visibility; while the background or foundation is invisible. Don't believe what you cannot see (and check).

We are ambitious but do not know the technique of success (step by step). Fast food, fast actions, fast triggers, and fading and changing colours. There is a difference between dying and dyeing! The next lectern, if it could be held, might have bundles of surprises.

We have seen enough tamasha. What next?

Although, GP is giving pulse scheme from the very 1st minute to the GP Easy, National, Regular and Djuice subscribers, GP Gold users have not been given anything. Whether a call from a T & T land phone is received at 12 at night or at noon, Tk 2.50 is charged for every minute.

Is there anyone who will look into the problem?

Prince Abraham East West University, Dhaka

This is in reference to the letter of Mr. Yasser Rahman published on 9th May. I totally agree with him. GP created a value among the young people by their patriotic ads. But their recent extravaganza with the idols of another country was really disappointing. One can say that thousands of young people were flocking in their last concert and it was really a successful programme. But it is the responsibility of the leaders to show the right path. GP could find out Bangladeshi idols, rather than importing the idols of another country. It is really disheartening.

Patriotism is the prime thing that we want to create in the minds of young people.

Shahed Mustafa Shantinagar, Dhaka-1217