Former Press Secretary to Khaleda Zia, Maruf Kamal Khan, stated that providing iPhones to senior press officers under the Prime Minister’s Press Wing is not excessive. He noted that during his tenure, mobile phones were allocated for official use and had to be returned upon job completion. He added that the provision of iPhones began during Sheikh Hasina’s administration under the same conditions. Given the increased responsibilities, technological reliance, and the need to manage social media alongside mainstream media, he argued that smartphones, laptops, and tablets are necessary tools for today’s press officers.