Grameenphone has introduced "Tourist SIM" for foreigners, entrepreneurs, travelers, business owners, traders and others making a short trip to Bangladesh.

The mobile operator launched the service, the first of its kind in the country  at an event at Le Meridien Dhaka on June 14, Grameenphone said in a press release.

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Shyam Sundar Sikder was present as the chief guest at the event where Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman and other high officials from both Grameenphone and BTRC were also present.

The Tourist SIM enables short-term visitors to enjoy seamless connectivity without having to pay excessive roaming and other charges, it said.

Interested users can purchase the SIMs using valid passport and visa and enjoy the number 1 network of the country from any corner.

The SIM comes in three different validity options – 7, 15 and 30 days – each offering suitable features and pricing, it said.

For the seven-day basic pack, users will receive Tk 30 talk time, 120 local minutes, 15 GB bonus data, 50 local SMS and get GP Star SILVER status for Tk 999.

The 15-day Standard pack offers Tk 50 talk time, 250 local minutes, 30 GB bonus data, 100 local SMS and GP Star GOLD Status for Tk 1499.

The 30-day Premium pack offers Tk 100 talk time, 400 local minutes, 40 GB bonus data, 150 local SMS and GP Star GOLD Status for Tk 1999, according to the press release. 

BTRC Chairman Shyam Sundar Sikder said, "To highlight our country on the world map, we need improved mobile connectivity to research and exchange information, and this is where Grameenphone is providing solutions."

Hopefully this will inspire other operators as well, he added.

"Being at the forefront of bringing innovative products and services, we are thrilled to share this milestone of introducing the Tourist SIM for the first time in Bangladesh," said Yasir Azman.

He said Grameenphone believes in keeping customers at the core and this time it will delight tourists with seamless connectivity, while catering to their needs at value for money.