The New Nation - Internet Edition

BUSINESS REPORT

Grameenphone Ltd is facilitating the services of the Hajj Camp to offer smooth service for the ballotee pilgrims at the camp this year, from October 30 to December 3.

This is the third time that Grameenphone is providing service at the Hajj Camp.

This year around 45,000 pilgrims from Bangladesh will perform Hajj, of which 7,500 are ballotee pilgrims. As part of the facilities, Grameenphone is running two shuttle bus services to transfer the pilgrims from the Hajj Camp to the airport.

Each ballotee pilgrim is provided customized bags for their travel needs. Grameenphone also sets up a service desk and a flexiload counter at the camp for the benefit of the pilgrims. Ballotee pilgrims are also able to make free calls while they stay at the camp.

Additionally a water purifier has been set up to ensure clean drinking water.

A medical assistance booth, manned by Grameenphone's Health, Safety and Environment (HAS) team, has been set up where doctors are available for the pilgrims 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The medical assistance booth is equipped with first-aid kits and necessary medicines and an ambulance is on standby in case of emergencies.

In addition, Grameenphone is also offering select value-added services (VAS) aimed at the Hajj pilgrims. Pilgrims can use these services to gather information on 'the do and don't of the Hajj, verses from the Hadith, as well as relevant Hajj information.

Grameenphone, as a socially conscious company, constantly strives to stand beside its subscribers and help them stay close and safe in everything they do.