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Walton has crossed its export volume of 2020 in the first three months of the current year with "Made in Bangladesh" products even amid the Covid-19 pandemic.  "The huge export volume of Walton in the time of the pandemic conveys the message that we are on the right path of having a strong base in the global market," Walton Hi-Tech Industries Director SM Mahbubul Alam said. Read Walton AC records 450% sales growth during Jan-April Walton international business unit (IBU) President Edward Kim said: "We want to export Walton products worth Tk10 billion by 2024." Walton Hi-Tech Industries Chairman SM Nurul Alam Rezvi said: "We had a dream that Walton products would represent Bangladesh in the global market. And I believe Walton will become one of the top global brands with its continuous export growth." Read Walton brings new smart fridge with IoT, AI functionalities To celebrate its recent success, the company arranged a programme in the capital Tuesday where 10 Walton IBU officials received an award. The ten awardees were deputy executive directors Abdur Rouf, Roqibul Islam, Syed Al Imran and Tauseef Al Mahmud, Senior Operative Director Sheikh Mohammad Tanvir Hossain, first senior deputy directors Aminul Islam, Talelul Arifin Nadhvi and Ibna Jabel, Deputy Assistant Director Mohammad Sajib and First Senior Assistant Director Rafiqul Islam. Read Huawei posts 3.8% growth in 2020

Smartphone brand OPPO broke a bucket list of cheery news for smartphone enthusiasts ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims. Lucky draw winners under the Eid Dhamaka Offer, setting out with a gamut of prizes on April 29, will get their hands on a Gixxer motorcycle, cashback up to Tk 10,000, or data bundle. A lucky F19 Pro buyer may even win another handset of the same model. Any OPPO handset buyer can check out his/her fortune through the lucky draw by following this link www.oppoluckycampaign.com, filling up a form, and clicking the 'check your luck' option. Apart from the lucky draw, A15 and A15s buyers will be gifted a pair of Limited Wired Headphone, A53 customers will be entitled to a T-Shirt celebrating the country’s 50th years of independence, and F17, F17 Pro, F19 Pro, and Reno5 purchasers will be given an OPPO travel backpack. Even the dealers will not miss out on the share of their prizes for the extra mile they go. Every wired headphone is provided with an OPPO Limited Gift sticker. The outlets wore a festive look with banners and cutouts displaying the offers in the front. To know more about the Eid Dhamaka Offer visit the @OPPOBangladesh Facebook page and official website.

Smartphone maker vivo is set to launch 20 more service centres in Bangladesh, which will take the number to 40. Customers can now get service within an hour from vivo 20 service centres in Dhaka, Chattagram, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Bogura, Narayangonj, Narsingdi, Sylhet, Cumilla, Gazipur, Rajshahi, Savar, Cox's Bazar, Jashore, Patuakhali, and Tangail. Read Walton launches Primo N5 The use and demand for smartphones have increased amid the ongoing pandemic. Responding to the higher demands for service, vivo has announced its plans to ramp up the number of its service centre facilities. Vivo also plans to launch a country-wide 24/7 operational courier management service. This service will ensure that vivo smartphones and accessories can reach remote areas of the country. Read Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Price in Bangladesh with Full Review Also, to ensure uninterrupted service during the lockdown, vivo brand stores have been turned into temporary pick up points. Customers can drop their devices off at these stores and get them back from there after service. 

It is not unknown that Eid actually multiplies the sales in the country's tech gadget market. Hence, the gadget companies provide their best deals and offer on Eid. Besides, many buyers wait for Eid to buy smartphones and other gadgets, and brands also try to attract buyers with a variety of exciting offers. Overall the gadget market booms in Eid. Besides the international gadget brands, local brands also don't lag behind to offer different deals. After researching Eid Bazaar, we have brought out all the best deals together in one place to help you to compare among the offers. Lucrative Eid Offers on Electronics Products in Bangladesh Samsung Samsung Bangladesh has launched a new campaign, "Anonder Bhag Choriye Jak," for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr. The promotions started on May 01, which will run until Eid. The promotion included 17 Samsung smartphones at a discounted price. The promotional offers include 'Twin Win Offer,' which gives you the opportunity to win an extra smartphone while you buy one. Other promotions are up to Tk. 20,000 cashback, up to Tk. 4,000 promo discount and 0% EMI offer. Besides, the attractive prizes with data bundle offers are included too. Upon availability, you can buy any of the Samsung products online and get them delivered to your home. Read Samsung brings unique offers ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr iPhone at Gadget and Gear (G&G) Although the iPhone does not have any authorized sellers in Bangladesh, different reputed authorized resellers import iPhones for Bangladeshi clients. And Gadget and Gear are one of them. Any customer at G&G will get a guaranteed reward whenever they buy any iPhone model. Besides, Each BTRC approved phone has an 18-month EMI purchase facility and a one-year official warranty for the customer. In addition to iPhone, MacBook Air, Apple Watch, Apple AirPods Pro, Apple Magshef Charger offers the opportunity to get cashback up to ten thousand Taka. The campaign started on April 28, 2021, and will run until May 30, 2021.  Read iPhone Eid mega-deal in G&G OPPO To make your moments more enjoyable with your loved ones, this Eid, OPPO brings the Eid version of the popular F19 Pro to the Bangladeshi market. The phone is expected to hit the market in Bangladesh early this month, and they will sell a limited edition way ahead of the biggest religious event for Muslims. It comes with all the latest features and will cost you around Tk. 29,000. However, you can buy this online. However, the company is yet to publish other Eid offers for other gadgets. Read Join OPPO Likee hashtag challenge to win an exciting prize realme To meet the demand of technology-savvy on the occasion of the upcoming Eid, realme has come up with two handsets, realme 8 and realme C25. The company has selected EValy and Daraz to promote the Eid offer. The promotional offers from Evaly include a 10% discount or maximum Tk. 2,000 cashback for buying through cash. Besides, the Lanka Bangla cardholder will get you a 12% discount up to a maximum of Tk 2,500. At Daraz, they offer a maximum discount of up to Tk. 1,000 if you buy through 12 specific credit cards. Read realme offers free home delivery service during lockdown Vivo Vivo started their Eid Campaign with the tagline "Eid Jomuk Vivo Upohare." The brand offers guaranteed prizes for buying any phone. They will provide a TWS Bluetooth earphone or VIvo exclusive backpack or Vivo attractive umbrella. So, the buyer will get any of these attractive prizes whenever they buy any Vivo phone. Consumers can enjoy 4G internet bundle, zero percent EMI facility, and the scope to grab a latest Vivo Smartphone on the exchange of old phone. The offer will run from April 28, 2021, to May 15, 2021. Read Also: Best Upcoming mobile Phones in May 2021 in Bangladesh TECNO TECNO offers 24 hours home delivery during Ramadan. Besides, they also offer up to Tk. 10,000 cashbacks on some selected models while you buy online or from their outlets. TECNO has recently launched a few new phones, and Camon 17 is one of them. You may visit their website or Facebook page to know more about their Eid offers. Infinix Mobile Although Infinix mobile does not offer any specific Eid offer this year, other e-commerce offers Eid gifts with Infinix Mobile phones. Infinix offers up to Tk. 1,000 discount when you order through Pickaboo.com. Besides, you can avail of 0% EMI with next day delivery offer. However, all the phones will have a 12-month warranty. Another eCommerce site, 'Ejhuri,' offers Eid deals for Infinix phones. Buying an Infinix phone from ‘Ejhuri’ will get you guaranteed gifts and accessories from the world-famous Astrum brand. Walton To celebrate Eid, Walton offers different exclusive discounts on their products. They offer up to 50% discount on selected smartphones. However, Walton Primo N5 is currently available under this offer which will cost you Tk. 10,449 after discount. Besides, Walton Computer, AIO & Accessories are also included in the Eid promotion. You can get these products for a 20% discount if you buy in cash. With the Walton stay home Eid offer, you can get your product at your doorstep. Read Also: Walton AC records 450% sales growth during Jan-April itel itel doesn't have any specific promotion for Eid, but they have recommendations for Ramadan. The company has been promoting Vision 1 pro, Vision 2, A36, and A48 phones. However, itel does not offer any direct online selling. Instead, they are selling phones online via Evaly. You may check out Evaly for itel Eid offerings. Read Also: Air Cooler price in Bangladesh with Buying Tips Bottom Line So far, we have discussed the lucrative EID deals and offers in 2021 by nine renowned mobile phone brands. However, due to the multifarious impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic as well as lockdown situations, the other mobile brands could not offer momentous deals. You may visit the respective websites or Facebook pages of diverse electronics brands and companies to keep an eye on more offers and Eid-ul-Fitr deals.

Electronics giant Walton has registered 450% growth in the sales of its air conditioners (ACs) during the January-April of this year, compared to the same time of last year. Walton AC Chief Executive Officer Md Tanvir Rahman said, "Considering the Covid-19 situation, we introduced some new models of ACs with inverter technology." Read: Air Conditioner Brands, Buyer Guide, Models, with Price in Bangladesh Prices of Walton 1, 1.5 and 2-tonne Smart Inverna AC have been set between Tk49,900 and Tk77,400. Walton AC Research and Development Department Head Engineer Ariful Islam, said: "Our new models are up to 70% energy-efficient. These ACs have dual defender ioniser and UV care technology to kill or destroy bacteria, viruses, odours and fumes inside the room." Also read: Air Cooler price in Bangladesh with Buying Tips "Also, the dust cleaning technology of Walton's new ACs can automatically clean dust, sand and dirt accumulated in the evaporator of the ACs." In addition to the split ACs, Walton is producing and marketing 4 and 5-tonne cassettes and ceiling type ACs for medium installations such as schools-colleges, mosques, madrasas, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, and conference halls, read a press release. Read How to Use ACs (Air Conditioners) Safely Amid COVID19 Pandemic?

Vision Electronics has brought Google-approved Android TV to the market as the first local brand. RFL Group Managing Director RN Paul launched the TV at a programme at RFL headquarters in the capital on Sunday. Also read: Walton bringing electric bikes Google-backed Android TV operating system and the accompanying Play Store applications will be automatically updated and viewers will be able to enjoy the official features of Android. The major difference between an authorised Android and an unauthorised one is that the TV with an unauthorised Android operating system loses all functionality of its applications within a short time and the update stops. So, the customers do not enjoy the pleasure of the original application. Read How to Buy a Drone in Bangladesh? A 32-inch Vision Smart LED TV, approved by Google, has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM and Android 9.0 operating system. Currently, two models of 3- inch Google-approved Vision Android TV are available in the market, with a maximum retail price of Tk27,500, read a press release. Read Walton launches slim LED monitor with frameless design

Chinese tech company ZTE has implemented dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS) solution for transition to fifth generation network without any disruption in the existing second, third and fourth generation services. ‘ZTE's SuperDSS’ was implemented in South Africa, the first of its kind in the region, the company said in a press release on Sunday. Leveraging tri-signal radio access technology, the SuperDSS field trial was implemented on 2.1 gigahertz spectrum within 15-megahertz bandwidth, compared with the current static spectrum allocation solution of third and fourth generation’s network. According to the trial results, the company said the SuperDSS solution allowed the fast introduction of 5G on the 2.1 ghz spectrum, and simultaneously increased the 4G single user average throughput by 39.85 percent, without negatively affecting the existing 3G and 4G major KPIs and user experiences. For a long time, ZTE has been dedicated to investigating the feasibility of spectrum sharing solutions at various stages of network development. ZTE's SuperDSS is a design-oriented 5G evolution networking solution. It helps operators build a lean multi-mode and multi-service network that supports 5G safeguarding existing investments. The DSS among 3G to 5G network helps maximise spectrum utilisation in the network evolution process, with more bandwidth being allocated for LTE and NR as UMTS bandwidth changes on demand apart from traditional voice service.

Huawei Technologies Bangladesh has started a special event titled "Huawei Carrier Congress 2021" with industry stakeholders from home and abroad to exchange views about technology trends and business solutions. Inspired by the theme "Lighting up the Future," the event will shed light on issues related to intelligent networks, digital operations and maintenance, the foundation for digital services, and 5GtoB. Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar virtually inaugurated the event on Thursday and it will continue until the end of May. The telecom operators, partners, regulators, think tanks, academia, from Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal are expected to join this event in the next few days virtually and physically, maintaining health guidelines. Huawei Global Public Affairs Vice-President Edward Zhou said, "The congress will be showcasing almost all the latest solutions and ways of digital transformation around the globe and intensify the growth opportunity of ICT in Bangladesh. It can work as a bridge for collaborative and common understanding among the regulator, operators, and other business industry players." Also Read Huawei unveils smart car components Chinese telecom giant Huawei will be showcasing the latest innovations from their research and development for knowledge sharing. With this demonstration, the industry players will be well aware of the potential ICT inclusions to different industries and how those inclusions can be beneficial in the socio-economic aspect. The congress will also discuss innovations in the telecom sector. Mustafa Jabbar said at the event: "The rapid march of Bangladesh towards comprehensive digital transformation is very encouraging and satisfying indeed. An event like today will also contribute a lot as it will inspire us to think out of the box and explore ideas necessary to cope with an intelligent world awaiting us soon." BTRC Chairman Shyam Sunder Sikder, said: "Huawei has organised this congress as a common platform to facilitate the exchange of knowledge among national and international organisations and individuals. This arrangement has a great potential to amplify the digital growth of Bangladesh by broadening the thinking process of everyone." Edward Zhou said: "As a localised global provider of ICT infrastructure, we will be helping industries expand by transcending the boundaries of their business and exploring new horizons, especially when it comes to digital innovation, to help digitize industries and improve people's lives for a smarter, faster, and more inclusive tomorrow about by the digital transformation here." Also read: Huawei to invest $220 million in cloud ecosystem for 2021 Huawei Technologies Bangladesh Chief Executive Officer Zhang Zhengjun said, "This year, in Bangladesh, we commit to keep investment in talent cultivation and joint solution innovation with partners." "There is an old saying: 'If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together. So let's stay together, and win together," he added.

Gadget and Gear (G&G), the authorised Apple reseller has launched a month-long Eid campaign on iPhone purchase. Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitre, customers of iPhone from G&G will have a chance to win a bunch of gifts under the Eid mega deal campaign, said a news release on Wednesday. G&G customers can win an existing line of gift including Macbook Air, Apple Watch, Apple Airpod Pro, Apple MagSafe and cashback up to 10 thousand taka with every iPhone Purchase.  Read Apple introduces iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max with 5G G&G managing director Nure Alam Shimu said, “Gadget & Gear is Apple authorised reseller since 2017 and we’re having the country's largest tech-focused retail chain with 20 outlets. We want to make this EID special for our customers, so with the purchase of every iPhone they can win sure shot gift from G&G.” “In addition, customers can get up to 18 month EMI facility for buying iPhone with one year official warranty.  We encourage customers to buy authorised iPhone to avoid any hassle in the coming days,” he said. To avail the offer, customers need to send SMS to 26969 numbers and return SMS customers will get gift confirmation, according to the official. Read 3 features we miss about older iPhones

Vivo, a leading global smartphone brand, has been growing at a steady rate despite the pandemic, which shows its dedication towards providing superior products and services to its customers. “vivo established its smartphone manufacturing plant in Narayanganj near Dhaka in 2019, with Bangladesh locals being the majority in the factory as employees. With this assembly, we assemble and produce approximately 30 lakh units of smartphones annually”, David Li, Product Director of vivo Bangladesh said. “We are very proud of our work here, and we hope to continue our contribution to the country’s economy through this plant.”, he added. Also read:Vivo brings new smartphone 'V19' Bangladesh is a very important market, vivo has introduced top-notch product ranges that received a phenomenal response from the youth of Bangladesh, Li said. “We have a presence in more than 30 countries across the globe. In Bangladesh, our operations began in 2017 with the introduction of the V7+ from the V series. Currently, we have an enriching portfolio of vivo handsets in the country, including products like X60 Pro, V20, V20 SE, Y51, Y20 (2021), Y20G, Y12s and Y1s.”, he stated. “We have gradually carved a niche for ourselves and become one of the top smartphone brands in the nation by launching a range of innovative and feature-rich variants of smartphones in different series. These include the Y and V series designed to fit the Bangladeshi youth's evolving lifestyle needs and preferences.”, he added. How widely are these products available? vivo has a strong presence in Bangladesh, with over 5,500 retail stores and 20 service centres across the country. “We are now working towards extending our offline customer support network from 20 to 40 centres.”, Li said in an interview. “In addition, we have been dedicatedly working to provide superior service remotely to our customers in times of pandemic-induced lockdowns and travel restrictions. We are also offering contactless query management support via online platforms, which is operational for 9 hours a day at present, and will soon be a 24/7 service.”, he said. “vivo is committed to bringing the best-in-class smartphones to Bangladesh. We introduced several notable ‘firsts’, global innovations, and exemplary technologies, starting with the world’s first dual pop-up selfie camera to our signature in-display fingerprint scanning technology.”, Li added. vivo is also proactively working to develop 5G technologies in the upcoming years as the deep integration of AI and 5G is the way to go for smartphone development in this era. Recently, vivo announced the launch of a new smartphone operating system called OriginOS at the 2020 Developer Conference, he said. Also read:Sale of flagship phone Vivo V20 begins While 5G has just started large-scale commercialization worldwide, the industry’s research and exploration of 6G is also on our agenda. “We launched the ‘vivo Service Day’ initiative, which occurs every 3rd Thursday of the month. With this, we aim to provide our customers with seamless after-sales service at all of the 20 authorized vivo service centres across Bangladesh.”, Li said. “We are overwhelmed with the encouraging response received from our customers after announcing this initiative. Our customer engagement for accessories sales has increased by 18.9% compared to any normal day.”, he added. On the Service day, users can enjoy free services like protective film installation and software upgrade at zero cost. Additionally, they will also get a 10% discount on the purchase of accessories like original chargers, data cables, and earphones. “At vivo, we keep consumers at the heart of everything we do and we are dedicatedly working to provide our customers with the best-in-class experience through enhanced customer services keeping in mind all the safety rules.”, Li said. “We are determined to keep continuing this. With our superior after-sales services and a strong innovation-focused approach, we think growth is the natural way forward for us.”, he added.