T&T not market-oriented

Here are some practical action plans for immediate action flow by the Cabinet (repeat, Cabinet): print and issue the Telephone Directory (suspended for the last few years on the plea of digital projects). Update/reprint (or issue Supplement) at regular intervals, as was done in the earlier decades. Now maintenance of database is easy with the use of computers. The retail price should be subsidies; but one free copy may be issued with a new installation of line/number. The price of privately published Tel Directories is very high.- issue Compact Disc (CD) of this Directory for sale (subsidized) for use by those who have PC (subscribers and non-subscribers). The private sector is quite capable of handling this contract.- insert the Directory on the Internet web site for global reference; including free display on the PC screens of the subscribers within Bangladesh. The SOEs do not believe in free gifts!

I had to waste my time for these common sense ideas (but the professionals and consultants have better ideas, for which they are paid highly). This project cost may be recovered by realizing several crore Taka outstanding bills which the honourable MPs are defaulting (press reports)! What a country -- none can tame BTTB! Reprisal is so easyjust disconnect the line!