Sylhet Correspondent :
With Sylhet gripped with FIFA World Cup fever, sale of television sets has been on the rise in the Sylhet city since the last two weeks. Many people wait for the World Cup season to buy new TV sets as they get discounts and other promotional offers. Alok Paul is one of them who availed a discount by buying a 21 inch TV set on Thursday.
To cash the people’s enthusiasm centering World Cup football, different electronic brands have launched month long promotional sale offers including tour packages for 32 countries participating in the world cup and also discounts up to 100 percent through lottery.
Sujana, a diehard supporter of Brazil, convinced her husband to buy an LED (Light Emitting Diodes) TV as she wanted to enjoy all the matches of her favourite team on a clear screen.
Shahedul Islam, a resident of Dariapara area, also went to buy a LED TV from GEC area on Thursday. Shahedul said he already has a 21 inch CRT TV but his family wants to enjoy the matches on a bigger screen with a clearer view.
Meanwhile, officials of different electronic brands are also happy as their sales have increased significantly.
Sylhet zonal sales manager of Transcom Electronics, said their sale has increased by 60-70 percent after they announced promotional offers for the world cup.
He said they have LED TVs from 19 to 65 inches in 12 showrooms in Sylhet region but the 32 inches are in more demand.
Sylhet area sales in-charge of Sony Rangs, said their sale has increased by 50 percent in the last one week.
