Toll-free hotline for Banglalink users
Mobile phone operator Banglalink on Tuesday announced that its subscribers can make toll-free call to Coronavirus hotlines of Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR).
The operator took the measure as part of facilitating preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 as three Bangladeshis diagnosed with this virus, said a press release today, reports BSS.
In the cases of suspected Coronavirus symptoms or any queries, Banglalink users can dial 01401184551, 01401184554, 01401184555, 01401184556, 01401184559, 01401184560, 01401184563, 01401184568, 01937000011, 01937110011, 01927711784 and 01927711785 free of cost.
The release said Banglalink is also supporting IEDCR to enhance their IVR-based survey process for inbound passengers at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.
Erik Aas, chief executive officer, Banglalink said, “We take the coronavirus situation very seriously and pledge to support the government in preventing the outbreak from our position.”
“I believe that if we all act responsibly and make collective efforts, we’ll be able to fight off the outbreak successfully in near future,” he said.