VoIP and budget
In this era, till to date we have been unable to adopt a most up to date technology --voice over internet protocol (VoIP). The real scenario proves that it has huge demand in market. So, the businessmen are being involved in this illegal business. Unfortunately, successive governments have totally failed to take necessary and timely steps in this regard. Yes, they have taken some steps to confiscate the instruments, arrest some involved people. Besides, they have stopped investment of thousands of crores of taka and banned licence of some companies. Is it a realistic approach? Certainly not.
The very popular and acceptable slogan of this government, from election campaign to the present, is transforming the country to a digital Bangladesh. What are they doing in case of the most up to date digital communication technology like VoIP? One and a half years for a digit-friendly government is not so trivial a time to formulate an acceptable policy and open the services to all.
Moreover, it will be a lucrative source of government revenue also. To initiate the process, if funds are required, the government should allocate that portion in the upcoming budget. The product has high demand, stakeholders are ready to cooperate but till now our authorities are not that active. It's really frustrating.
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