Bangladeshi handset maker Walton has released its Primo H9 smartphone featuring a large screen and dual 4G VoLTE support, giving users experience of high definition voice call and data service.

Asifur Rahman Khan, head of Walton Cellular Phone Sales department, said special importance was given on the handset's display, design and performance.

The device features a 6.1-inch HD+ IPS U-notch display that provides an amazing visual experience, the company said.

It comes in four colours -- Chameleon Black, Purple, Cyan Blue and Aurora Green. The phone has a trendy back cover to a gloss coating method that blends with multi-colours to create an instance gradient effect.

The device runs on Android 9.0 Pie and sports a high-performance 1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 Octa-Core processor, PowerVR Rouge GE8322 GPU, 3GB DDR4 RAM and 32GB internal storage, which can be expanded to 128GB.

Primo H9 boasts a 13MP and 2MP dual cameras in the back with auto focus, PDAF and LED Flash and another 8MP camera on the front with various modes and features including AI, Bokeh and Portrait. It is powered by a 3,500 mAh Li-polymer battery.

The smartphone has many advanced features including 4G network support, full HD video recording and playback, smart control, online themes, face unlock, fingerprint, and OTG among others. Customers will get 30-day instant replacement facilities with one-year regular warranty on the phone.

And the best part, the whole package costs only Tk8,699.

Samsung A51 was the best-selling Android phones during the first quarter of 2020, according to a recent report of market research firm Strategy Analytics.

The Galaxy A51 is popular smartphone around the world, especially in Europe and Asia due to its impressive display, camera and battery combination, said a press release.

Besides, Samsung also had four of its phones in the top six list of smartphones sold in Q1 2020.

When it comes to global smartphone sales, Samsung dominated the Android share with its budget and mid-range devices with camera, display, and performance equipped with the latest technology.

The company’s Galaxy A series was so popular that it took the top three spots in the best-selling Android smartphones list last year.

Also read: Samsung brings ‘Galaxy A01’ with affordable price

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent decline in smartphone sales, Samsung continued its trend this year.

The 17th annual Global Analyst Summit of Huawei has been held in Shenzhen, both onsite and online.

Over 2,000 analysts, key opinion leaders and media representatives from a range of industries, including telecom, internet and finance took part both in the summit.

They discussed on working together in the difficult times to achieve win-win outcomes, and accelerate the arrival of the intelligent world.

At the opening of the event, Huawei’s Rotating Chairman Guo Ping delivered a keynote

speech titled “Huawei: A Year and Beyond”.

Guo Ping started by sharing Huawei’s experience and business results of the past year.

He said, “Over the past year, many technologies became unavailable to us. Despite this, Huawei struggled to survive and is striving to move forward.”

In the past 30-plus years, Huawei has deployed over 1,500 networks in more than 170 countries and regions, serving over 3 billion people worldwide. It also provides smart devices to 600 million consumers.

ICT infrastructure is the foundation of the intelligent world. By 2025, the digital economy will represent an industry worth 23 trillion US dollars. The ICT industry still has great potential.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue investing and innovating in three domains: connectivity, computing, and smart devices. We will work with customers, partners, standards organizations, and all other industry players in domains like supply chain, standards, and talent cultivation, to encourage open collaboration, promote inclusive industry development, and explore the future together.

“Today the world is an integrated collaborative system. The trend of globalization shouldn’t and will not likely be reversed. Fragmented standards and supply chains benefit no one, and further fragmentation will have a severe impact on the entire industry,” Guo Ping stated.

The first Huawei Global Analyst Summit took place in 2004 and has been held annually ever since. This year’s summit runs from May 18 to 20, with a series of parallel sessions. Attendees include industry experts from around the world, who discuss and share their insights into industry trends, tech trends and global collaboration.

Private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) on Tuesday deposited another Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) as ordered by the apex court.

BTRC Chairman Jahurul Haque came up with the information through an online briefing.

“GP earlier deposited TK 1000 crore and now they have deposited rest Tk1000 crore . This money will help government during the coronavirus crisis,” he said adding,“ I hope, Grameen Phone will pay the remaining amount soon.”

The BTRC chairman said that they will sit for discussion with Grameenphone on payment of rest amount.

Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman, said that they will hold discussion with BTRC on rest of the money after the end of coronavirus crisis.

Earlier, on February 23, the company had deposited Tk 1000 crore to the BTRC  following the Appellate Division’s order to pay the amount within Feb 24.

Also read: GP pays Tk 1,000 crore to BTRC

On November 24 last year, the Appellate Division asked GP to pay Tk 2,000 crore of  Tk 12,579.95 crore dues claimed by BTRC within three months.

BTRC claimed the dues in 27 sectors from the mobile operator but failed to recover the money. Later, BTRC sent a notice to GP threatening to revoke its licence on April 2 last year.

GP had sought a temporary injunction on the notice which was turned down by the court on August 28 that year. The mobile operator later filed an appeal with the High Court.

On October 17, the court imposed a two-month injunction on realisation of dues from GP. BTRC later moved the Appellate Division against the order.

GP said it respects the legal system of Supreme Court’s direction, and looks forward to the continued court protection to run regular business operations, improve customer experience, bring confidence back in the business environment and protect the value of its shareholders.

Private mobile operator Grameenphone (GP) said it will deposit Tk 1,000 crore to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) within May 31 as ordered by the apex court.

GP made the announcement in a media statement issued on Monday.

Earlier, on February 23, the company had deposited Tk 1000 crore to the BTRC  following the Appellate Division’s order to pay the amount within Feb 24.

Also read: GP pays Tk 1,000 crore to BTRC

On November 24 last year, the Appellate Division asked GP to pay Tk 2,000 crore of  Tk 12,579.95 crore dues claimed by BTRC within three months.

BTRC claimed the dues in 27 sectors from the mobile operator but failed to recover the money. Later, BTRC sent a notice to GP threatening to revoke its licence on April 2 last year.

GP had sought a temporary injunction on the notice which was turned down by the court on August 28 that year. The mobile operator later filed an appeal with the High Court.

On October 17, the court imposed a two-month injunction on realisation of dues from GP. BTRC later moved the Appellate Division against the order.

GP said it respects the legal system of Supreme Court’s direction, and looks forward to the continued court protection to run regular business operations, improve customer experience, bring confidence back in the business environment and protect the value of its shareholders.