Set up handset radiation measuring lab
Mobile phone users yesterday called for setting up a laboratory to measure the radiation of devices as per the standard of the International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection and banning handsets found to be health hazard.
The demand was placed along with four others at a programme organised by the Bangladesh Mobile Phone Users Association at the National Press Club.
The association's demands are based on a study conducted by the Daffodil International University.
Currently, there is no authority in the country that measures radiation of mobile phones.
In its report, Daffodil International University said the radiation emitted by branded handsets is acceptable but for cheap devices there are concerns.
"Mobile phones radiate every minute, but we need to use it without creating any harm," said Md Kamruzzaman, a professor of the university.
The report suggested placing radiation measuring devices at public places like shopping centres so that customers can check the radiation issue before purchasing mobile phones. "People are suffering from headache, hearing problems, ear pain and so on," he said, while calling for banning of handsets that emit high radiation.
Mohiuddin Ahmed, president of the association, said the telecom regulator has set up a database of IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) numbers, which will help ensure quality device imports.
"The government now needs to take measures to import safe devices," he said.
Md Shahidullah Sikder, pro-vice chancellor (research and development) of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, also spoke.
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