Cricket world cup boosts TV sales in Ctg

Sales of television have increased in the port city in the last two weeks thanks to the World Cup Cricket 2015.

Most electronics retailers in Chittagong are now offering promotional deals on televisions.

Tabassum Ferdous of Katalganj, bought an LED (light emitting diode) television on Tuesday to replace her old set.

“I have long been saving up for buying an LED TV. The discount given for the World Cup has made it possible for me to finally get it.”

Electronics companies are happy to see business improving, especially after a prolonged slump in sales caused by blockades and hartals since January 6.

Sales increased 60-70 percent after the World Cup promotional offers on televisions were announced, said Mohsin Uddin Chowdhury, zonal sales manager for Chittagong at Transcom Electronics.

Depending on the model, Transcom is offering discounts between Tk 3,500 and Tk 70,000, he said.

“We also offer to give internet modems and pen drives for free with particular models,'' Chowdhury added.

Sony Rangs, another electronics brand, also eyes a growth in television sales, said Santosh Kumar Das, the company's sales in-charge for Chittagong. 

“The 10-15 percent discount on TV sets has helped boost sales at all our seven showrooms in Chittagong, which were severely affected by the blockades and hartals since last month.”

“Singer is offering customers a chance to win air tickets to Australia, along with cash discounts of Tk 9,000 to Tk 30,000 with the purchase of different models,” said Syed Nizam Uddin, manager of the Singer Plus shop in Moulvi Pukur Par area.