Grameenphone has partnered with smartphone brand itel to launch the co-branded handset itel A23 Pro in Bangladesh to bring affordable 4G smartphones into the market. A launching ceremony was organised in the capital where Mohammad Sajjad Hasib, chief marketing officer, Md Mahbubul Alam Bhuiyan, head of product, Sarder Showkat Ali, head of device, VAS and roaming at Grameenphone, and Rezwanul Hoque, chief executive officer of Transsion Bangladesh, and Khairul Basher, head of communication of Grameenphone, unveiled the affordable co-branded device.  Also read: Grameenphone wins award of most loved telecom brand Itel A23 Pro is a VoLTE-enabled 4G smartphone equipped with a dual 4G SIM slot. It has a 5-inch big display, 1.4 GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, and 8GB ROM. It also has a 2MP rear camera and a VGA front camera with flash, backed by a standard 2400mAh battery.  Also, the smartphone comes with a face unlock feature and is available in Lake Blue and Sapphire Blue. "To realise the full potential of advanced connectivity and comprehensive 4G coverage across the country, we must bring in affordable 4G devices for people from all walks of life. In this journey, our device partner itel has been playing a pivotal role in bringing affordable 4G devices for our loved and valued customers," said Sajjad. Also read: GP Accelerator Batch 7 eyes to equip startups to secure international funds "Grameenphone's attractive offer with this budget-friendly entry-level 4G smartphone, itel A23 Pro, is quite a timely gift for buyers. Thanks to Grameenphone for staying with itel and catering to the needs of the customers," Rezwanul said. Grameenphone and itel's co-branded 4G smartphone itel A23 Pro is available in the market at Tk4,990.

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