Tourist destinations in Cox's Bazar to get free internet: Telecom minister

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology
Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam today (11 April) said the government is working to
bring tourist destinations in Cox's Bazar, including the Marine Drive, under
free internet services.
The minister made the remarks while
addressing a meeting titled "Internet for All", organised by the
district administration at the Deputy Commissioner's conference room in Cox's
Bazar.
Mahbub said, "Under the
direction of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, efforts are ongoing to ensure
internet services reach people at their doorsteps across the country. The
government is also prioritising satellite-based internet services for fishing
trawlers operating in the Bay of Bengal to enhance their safety."
Speaking at the event, the minister further said, "Four airports in the
country have already been brought under free Wi-Fi coverage. Free internet
services are also available on four intercity trains, including the Tourist
Express and the Cox's Bazar Express."
The meeting was chaired by Cox's
Bazar Deputy Commissioner Md A Mannan. Among others, Prime Minister's Adviser
Rehan Asif Asad, Secretary of the Posts, Telecommunications and Information
Technology Ministry Abdun Naser Khan, and Cox's Bazar Superintendent of Police
ANM Sazedur Rahman were present.
Discussions at the meeting focused
on safe internet usage, cybersecurity, the role of internet access in
education, and ensuring connectivity at the grassroots level. Officials from various
government and private organisations also attended.
Later, the minister inaugurated
free internet services for passengers at Cox's Bazar railway station and
visited the submarine cable station.
















