Dhaka, May 8 -- The mobile phone operator on Friday also announced different sorts of support to doctors, who are fighting the COVID-19 outbreak on the frontline, and small businesses that have been heavily hit by the epidemic.

The amount pledged by Grameenphone in the COVID-19 battle reached Tk 1 billion, its Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman said in a virtual press conference.

Its aid efforts include:

30 gigabytes of internet for Tk 1 per month for the 25,000 of certified COVID-19 doctors for the next six months.

Tk 0.48 per minute call rate for all Grameenphone subscribers from 8am to 12pm.

All My GP weekly internet packs with 100 percent bonus.

A safety net credit scheme package of total Tk 100 million for retailers affecte...