Newly appointed Posts, Telecommunications and Information and Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Thursday said that resolving the numerous complications in the telecom sector are a big challenge.

The IT expert came up with the remarks while talking to reporters at the Secretariat before his introductory meeting with officials of the ministry, reports the UNB.

‘Bangladesh will not be digitalised without ensuring fast internet at reasonable price. The people have the right to enjoy proper service. Complete steps will be taken so that people can’t raise any complaints in this regard.’   

‘Digital Bangladesh is not possible without turning internet into a highway, so all measures will be taken for realising Digital Bangladesh,’ he said.

On becoming a minister he said, ‘It is a great achievement for me and I am grateful to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for giving me such opportunity.’

Earlier on Wednesday, State Minister for Posts and Telecommunications Tarana Halim was made State Minister for Information and Mustafa Jabbar, a legendary name in Bangladeshi software design, entered the cabinet as Posts, Telecommunications and Information and Technology Minister.