Dear Colleagues of NoC,
From the arcane of computer technologies to the sophisticated network of networks we see today that is known as internet and the merit of this tool
has already astounded us but as always, misuse and overuse of this precious tool has also revealed the dark side. That makes us wonder, whether time has come to control/regulate/balance the usage of this tool.
Essential Internet
Under the guardianship of ITU (International Telecommunication Union), 'Essential Internet' concept, in concert with the ‘Essential Medicine’ concept
of World Health Organization/WHO (Google search will reveal the details), member countries need to conduct a nationwide survey to determine the average/basic amounts (gigabytes) of internet needed for per user which should be available for all at the cheapest
price possible and then rest of the gigabytes should available at high/exorbitant cost to prevent unnecessary, redundant and superfluous use of internet (& digital device) on p*rnography, gaming, selfie, narcissism (due to app like TicToc, etc.), digital
addiction, smartphone addiction, goldbricking/ cyberslacking or cyberloafing, internet addiction disorder especially considering
the environmental damage due to huge CO2 emission.
On other side, the tax that will be imposed to raise the cost of excessive use will be diverted to social awareness building program and supply of electricity for those who have limited means.
My colleagues here at Dhaka also penned few opinion pieces at local dailies and we're hoping your valuable comments
in this delicate yet timely debate.
Kind Regards,
Rezwan Haque
Founder
Centre for Internet & Society- Bangladesh
