Staff Reporter, Dhaka : Grameenphone has stepped up again to stand beside the people and community, making calls from Bangladesh to Turkey and Syria free till February 15, 2023, as anxious family and friends attempt to speak to their loved ones caught up in the devastating earthquake in Turkey & Syria.

Turkey and Syria are reeling from the worst tremor to strike the region in almost a century. Rescue and recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria have been happening around the clock. With the catastrophic disaster making news everywhere, people worldwide are trying to reach out to their loved ones. With the spirit of connecting people with what matters most to them now, Grameenphone has waived ISD outgoing call charges to Turkey and Syria, enabling them to stay in constant touch with their loved ones.

As the death toll climbs further into the thousands, stories emerge from survivors of both heartbreak and hope against the odds. The government of Bangladesh has expressed their condolences and dispatched assistance while people from all walks of life have shown solidarity. As a responsible business citizen, Grameenphone is the first respondent from the telco industry to step up with such an effort.