Banglalink, the second biggest mobile operator in Bangladesh has introduced “krishi jigyasha 7676” which will provide suggestions and answers to any queries related to agriculture, vegetable and fruit farming, poultry, livestock, fisheries etc. Banglalink is the pioneer in Bangladesh in launching such a service.

To use this service a Banglalink customer just needs to dial 7676, talk and get expert’s advice on the problem. At present, the service can address problems related to harvests, pesticides, agro diseases, information on seeds, fertilizers, poultry and livestock feed, fisheries techniques and much more.

Also, Banglalink brought “babsha jigyasha 7677”, a one stop solution for existing and potential sme owners in need of business related advice. Now it is possible to just dial 7677 and get useful advice on important issues relating to business, which not only saves valuable time and effort but also minimizes operational cost.

Babsha jigyasha 7677 gives information on the following:

• Access to finance: information relating to the availability of finance for operating or starting a new business. This will include account opening information, SME loan, deposit, interest rates, etc. of different banks and micro finance institutions of different regions across the country. The customers can obtain specific information of banking and financial services of their favorable location as well.
  

• Business documentation process: there are various types of formal documents which are necessary for conducting business. Through this service, existing and potential business owners will receive information on the processing of such documents including trade license, tin, tax certificate, etc. to facilitate the smooth operation of their business.

Bangladesh, being an agriculture intensive country, this service will make a difference too many earning their livelihood in these sectors. The service will give them easy access to valuable advice and solutions to problems.

(Source: Banglalink)
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