Bangladesh, Oct. 25 -- Mobile phone users may soon be able to borrow up to Tk 500 in emergency balance, up from the existing ceiling of Tk 200 for three of the country's four operators, although the proposed expansion has raised questions about service charges and the growing use of credit in prepaid mobile services.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) discussed the proposal at its latest meeting after mobile operators reached a broad agreement on raising the borrowing limit, while differences remained over the fees to be charged.Bangladesh Economic Report

Under the proposal, subscribers borrowing between Tk 200 and Tk 500 would pay a service fee of up to Tk 10 before taxes, bringing the total charge to Tk 13.9...