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Walton has launched another new tablet (tab) PC modeled Walpad 10S. The tab has a 10.5-inch full HD+ AMOLED display, Qualcomm's snapdragon Octa-core processor, built-in keypad along with many other advanced features. The attractively designed silver colored tab is now available at all sales outlets of Walton. Read 'Walton adds new dimension to technology research, innovation' With one year warranty, it comes at Tk 26,990, said media release by Walton. Liakat Ali, Deputy Managing Director of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited said, we are constantly working to deliver state-of-the-art technology products to customers at affordable prices. There is a huge demand for high quality tablet computers among the tech-lovers. That's why Walton came up with this new model tab. This device will add new dimensions to the modern life of users. Students and employees will be benefited the most. The eye-catching tab has 2560 by 1600 pixel resolution with 350 Nits display brightness on-cell touchscreen which will let users having unique experience. The built-in keypad allows the tab to be easily used on a table or any flat surface like a laptop. This tab is ideal for official work and entertainment including internet browsing, online classes, reading books, playing games, watching movies. Read: Walton launches 3 new desktop PC series With android 9 operating system, the tab supports a Qualcomm snapdragon 660 Octa-core processor at up to 2.2 and 1.6 GHz clock speed with 4 GB RAM and Adreno 512 graphics. Its internal storage is 64 GB which can be expandable up to 512 GB. This will allow users to store more documents, videos, photos, music and various types of apps, making it more enjoyable. It has an 8 megapixel autofocus camera on the back while there is a 5 megapixel camera on the front for selfies and video calls which will allow video recording facility with 1080p high definition video mode, making the picture or video clear and perfect. The tab with 18 watt Type-C first charging facility has a 7700 mAh Li-polymer battery, allowing to work for long hours comfortably. Read Walton brings new Karonda series laptop For 4G internet usage and calling, it has dual hybrid SIM slots. It features HD quality videos playback and FM radio with recordings as multimedia facilities. As connectivity, the tab has 2.4 and 5 GHz dual band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, OTG, GPS navigation, G-sensor and light sensor etc. The thickness of the tab is only 7.2mm and 175.4 mm wide when it weighs only 491 grams including the battery. As a result it can be easily carried out anywhere at any time. Read TV export to Europe: Walton registers record order

Grameenphone on Tuesday congratulated the Largest Taxpayers Unit  (LTU-Tax) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for their outstanding performance to achieve the record revenue target of Tk 24,000 crore for the fiscal year 2020-21. Meanwhile, Grameenphone has been announced as the highest taxpayer within the LTU-Tax for the year 2020 – 2021 at same event held at the capital's Skycity Hotel. Grameenphone deposited BDT3,889crore in taxes for the 2020 – 2021 window. Read GP Explorers: 2nd batch graduates from Grameenphone's in-house skill academy On behalf of Grameenphone, its CEO Yasir Azman congratulated LTU-Tax while receiving an award for GP's contribution to the national exchequer. "We would like to congratulate LTU-Tax for achieving this historical milestone and contributing further to self-sustained Digital Bangladesh in the making. This achievement is a testimony of commitment, digitalization & automation by NBR and growing good and ethical business practices by corporates and citizens as a collective force. We are humbled that our contribution has also been recognized for the consistent contribution to the national exchequer. We look forward to contributing more in the coming days to unleash the full potential of Digital Bangladesh, " said Yasir Azman. Read Grameenphone awarded for resolving highest cases through ADR Fazle Kabir, Governor of Bangladesh Bank; Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem, Senior Secretary of Internal Resources Division (IRD) and Chairman of NBR; Md Alamgir Hossain, Member (Tax Policy) (Grade-1); Md Golam Nabi, Member (Tax Administration and Human Resource Management) (Grade-1); Md Iqbal Hossain, Tax Commissioner, LTU. In addition, from Grameenphone, Jens Becker, CFO, and Md Mohsin, Head of Corporate Tax were present at the program.

realme has become the top selling brand in the recently-concluded Daraz 7th Anniversary Sale held from September 2-8 in 2021. During Daraz 7th Anniversary campaign, top 1 smartphone maker of Bangladesh in Q2, 2021, realme came up with various lucrative offers on some of their selected phones for the smartphone users and fans. Read:Realme sells 1.6 million smartphones at Fan Fest The users were provided an opportunity to buy selective realme smartphones from Daraz availing of anniversary offers during this campaign.  And people jumped on the shopping bandwagon and a record number of realme phones were sold at this campaign, making it the top-selling brand. Some of the realme phones, namely C21 (3/32), C21 (4/64), C20A, C25s (4/64), C25s (4/128), realme 8 Pro and narzo 30, were available for sale at reduced prices. realme fans were offered upto 7 percent off on the price of these phones. Moreover, buyers who opted for online prepayment enjoyed 10 per cent off on the prices. Read Daraz 7th anniversary sale: 15% cashback on bKash payment Shabbir Hossain, Chief Commercial Officer of Daraz Bangladesh Ltd, said, “Our sellers and associates are our dear partners with whom we share the joy of being the number one in the market.” “Brands like realme need no new introduction, and it was of nobody’s surprise that realme became the top selling brand in the Daraz 7th Anniversary Sale. Daraz opts to continue to bring more and more products from such leading brands, and deliver them to beloved customers with complete guarantee of authenticity”, he added. Read: Realme holds 'Daring Heroes Wild Poster' event To cater to the needs of the youth more, realme has recently entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy to bring more AIoT products to young consumers. Besides, realme is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to the young users. According to Canalys, realme has also become the top 1 smartphone maker in Bangladesh during Q2, 2021. Read Daraz introduces Seller Development Program for consumers

Huawei Technologies has launched "Seeds for the Future 2021 Bangladesh," for the seventh year in Bangladesh, to inspire ICT talents. The announcement came through a virtual inauguration event Monday. State Minister for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak graced the virtual inauguration ceremony as the chief guest. Read Huawei supports flood-hit people of Netrokona Seeds for the Future is Huawei's flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme dedicated to top science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and non-STEM students worldwide and is meant for developing local talent, enhancing knowledge transfer, and promoting a greater understanding and interest in the ICT sector.  Launched in Bangladesh in 2014, the programme has been nurturing talents for around 10 years in the global scene. Palak said: "I have been observing Huawei's Seeds for the Future program for quite some time. I must say that this kind of initiative has been contributing a lot to not only in equipping our youth with future-fit ICT skills but also in developing an ecosystem for nurturing ICT talents in the industry." Read Huawei donates digital equipment to unprivileged children of Obhizatrik School "The youths are our future. In upcoming years, we will be heavily reliant on ICT skills. Keeping that in mind, Huawei has designed this programme to equip the youths with necessary skills and leadership qualities," Huawei Bangladesh President George Lin said. "Seeds for the Future has been at the centre of attention as it has not only enabled the STEM and non-STEM students to enhance their ICT knowledge but also opened up new opportunities for them in the industry. I am hopeful that this year's programme will be, as usual, a revealing experience for all the participants," Dr Mohammad Rubaiyat Tanvir Hossain, head of the electrical and electronic engineering department of the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology, said.           Read APAC: Huawei to boost startup initiatives to build robust ecosystems This year, students from different science and engineering universities will join the event; the 18 most talented students based on their academic record, knowledge and innovative thinking will be selected as the winners from Bangladesh. The winners will be moved to the next step which will be a common platform for all winners of different countries. Launched globally in 2008 in Thailand, Seeds for the Future has been implemented in around 130 countries worldwide, according to a media statement. Read Top 10 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch Through in 2021

Robi is now allowing its customers to use the application of mobile financial service provider (MFS) Upay without any internet charge. Also, Robi and Airtel customers can enjoy a 1GB internet bonus and up to Tk450 cash reward by getting registered on Upay. Read Upay, Falcon sign agreement on salary disbursement Robi and Upay, a subsidiary of United Commercial Bank, recently signed an agreement at a city hotel in this connection. Sydul H Khandaker, managing director and chief executive officer of Upay, and Shihab Ahmad, the chief commercial officer of Robi, signed the agreement, according to a media statement. Read Robi’s digital employee healthcare platform becomes role-model for Axiata Shihab said: "I am really happy to sign this agreement with Upay, which will allow the Robi and Airtel customers to enjoy digital lifestyle using the benefits of Upay. I hope our customers will use the Upay app more and more."

realme, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, has reached a milestone of selling 100 million handsets globally within only three years. To celebrate this, realme has recently held its Fan Festival 2021 virtually to thank millions of its users around the world. During the fest, globally realme has brought in over $330 million in sales and achieved 38% YoY growth. realme has sold 1.6 million units of smartphones and 225 thousand units of AIoT devices during this festival, said a press release issued on Saturday. Apart from this, top 1 smartphone maker of Bangladesh in Q2, 2021, realme has come up with incredible offers on their phones for the smartphone aficionados to multiply the joy manifolds. Read realme Book Slim: Elegant Laptop with robust performance for Youths Country’s largest online marketplace Daraz is celebrating its 7th anniversary. To celebrate this, Daraz has kicked off its anniversary campaign and youth-favorite brand realme is also a part of this campaign from 2nd September to 8th September. Duringthis campaign, the users can buy selective realme smartphones from Daraz availing of anniversary offers. Some of the realme phones, namelyC21 (3/32), C21 (4/64), C20A, C25s (4/64), C25s (4/128), realme 8 Pro and narzo 30, will be available for sale at reduced prices. realme fans can buy these phones from Daraz availing upto 7 percent off on the price of these phones. That’s not all, there is more. Buyers who will opt for online prepayment can enjoy 10 per cent off on the prices. To buy, https://cutt.ly/DarazAnniversarySale_realme. Customers can enjoy this offer till 8 September 2021. READ: Realme holds 'Daring Heroes Wild Poster' event Realme C21 the first entry-level all-rounder phone with Rheinland quality certification that boasts long battery life and reverse charging whereas realme C20A comes with real quality, geometric art design and powerful gaming processor. Powered by MediaTek Helio G85 processor and 6000mAh large battery,realme C25s is one of the first smartphones to get TUV Rheinland quality certification. On the other hand, realme 8 Pro is the first phone from number series with 108MP camera setup, the highest pixel in smartphone industry.Meanwhile, smartphone enthusiasts can also buy realme’s recently-launched gaming performance king narzo 30 that boasts of powerful MediaTek Helio G95 processor, 90Hz Full-HD display, 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage during the campaign. READ: Realme comes up with discount offers on Daraz 7th anniversary sale According to Canalys, realme has become the top 1 smartphone maker in Bangladesh during Q2, 2021. realme has recently entered AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced ‘1+5+T’ strategy to bring more AIoT products to young consumers. Besides, realme is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products with an aim to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to the young users.

The sustainable development of any country or organisation requires the application of talent and skills, along with labour, according to experts. The research and innovation (R&I) strength measures the capabilities of the production-oriented industry, and Walton has added new dimensions to technology research, development and innovation in Bangladesh, they said.  Read Samsung Galaxy F22 Review: What does it Offer? The experts made the remarks recently while addressing the day-long "Research and Innovation Summit 2021" held in Gazipur. The summit was arranged to highlight Walton's research and innovative activities, share knowledge and showcase advanced features of products such as smart refrigerator, smart air conditioner, smart television, washing machine, compressor, blender, mixer grinder, gas stove, and rice cooker, according to a media statement. Educationalists, technology researchers and around 1,000 expert engineers attended the summit. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10 Review: Advantages and Disadvantages Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal, Mohammad Kaykobad, distinguished professor of the computer science and engineering department of the Brac University; Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited (WHIL) Vice-Chairman SM Shamsul Alam, WHIL Managing Director and CEO Golam Murshed inaugurated the summit. Zafar Iqbal said, "I have dreamed all my life that there would be a full-fledged research and innovation centre in Bangladesh. The dream has been fulfilled today through Walton. There are challenges in research and innovation. However, Walton's young and talented engineers are working on that. They are the future of Bangladesh." Read Best Upcoming Phones in September 2021 in Bangladesh - Official and Unofficial Mohammad Kaykobad said, "Walton has created job opportunities for the country's talented engineers. The engineers and science students are now getting opportunities to use and apply their skills."

Global technology company vivo topped 5G smartphone shipments for Asia-Pacific in the second quarter of 2021, according to Strategy Analytics. This is the first time that the company has earned the top spot in Asia-Pacific 5G shipments during a single quarter. Read Vivo V21e review with price in Bangladesh: Is it worth it? Vivo captured one in five 5G shipments in Asia-Pacific, with annual shipment growth of 215%, according to a media statement. Earlier this year, Strategy Analytics noted that vivo had become the second-fastest-growing 5G smartphone vendor in the world, and maintained its strong momentum through the first quarter of 2021. Read 'Walton adds new dimension to technology research, innovation'

Smart device brand OPPO has recently launched its new all-round smartphone from A series – OPPO A16 – for the tech-savvy people so that they can get all their tech necessities fulfilled with a single device. OPPO has made a new variant of A16 for the users that comes equipped with a 4GB RAM. Equipped with a cozy design, large battery, AI Triple Camera setup and side-mounted fingerprint unlock, the O fans and smartphone users can now buy OPPO A16 from any of the OPPO outlets and online marketplaces as well. OPPO A16 (4GB) is available at a lucrative price point of BDT 14,990 only. Read Samsung Galaxy F22 Review: What does it Offer? Powered by MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM, OPPO A16 is equipped with a screen refresh rate of 60 HZ and touch sampling rate of 120 HZ, making every scroll very comfortable.  A16 has 5 temperature sensors to ensure better performance. Equipped with a 6.5-inch water-drop display, OPPO A16 comes with a spectacular design. Combining vacuum plating and laser engraving process, OPPO A16 has been given a premium look with silver finishing. With a thickness of 8.4 mm only, A16 feels so slim and comfortable. Read OPPO Find X3 Pro Review: Know the Pros and Cons Moreover, to make the lives of the O fans easier and more convenient, A16 features side- mounted fingerprint unlock system that offers the users the convenience of getting access to their phones without even reaching out for the lock sensor. It also comes with long battery life with its massive 5000mAh battery. There is Super Nighttime Standby to wipe out low-battery anxiety. The users can enjoy YouTube video playback for 21 hours on a single charge. Even when there is only 5% charge left, smartphone users can enjoy phone call for 1.84 hours using super power saving mode. For the photography enthusiasts, OPPO A16 features AI Triple Camera setup with 13MP Main camera, 2MP Macro camera, and 2MP Portrait mode. Its micro lens will allow the photography lovers to explore new perspectives and capture those treasured moments. Read Xiaomi Redmi 10 Review: Advantages and Disadvantages For the selfie lovers, there is an 8MP selfie camera. Both the front and rear cameras support the smart beautification feature, with which the users can adjust ambient lights and skin tones. OPPO A16 also supports ColorOS 11 that comes with features like FelxDrop and artificial intelligence power savings. Available in Crystal Black and Space Silver, this new variant of OPPO A16 (4GB) is not only a feast to the eyes, but also creates a sense of ease among the users. If you are looking for all- round entry-level smartphone that comes with a bit of everything that you want in your teach-reliant life, this is the phone you should have in your hands. Read Best Upcoming Phones in September 2021 in Bangladesh - Official and Unofficial

Youth-centric brand realme recently organised the campaign "Daring Heroes Wild Poster Event" to showcase its spirit and the power of the youth.  Photo submissions from realme fans around the world were put on display in key urban centres of London, Moscow, Madrid and Shenzhen during the event. Read Realme narzo 30's 'online sales on Daraz exceed expectations' The photos symbolise the spirit of realme's "How Dare You Be You" and the campaign is a celebration of the restless spirit of those who dare to live their truths, according to a media statement.  realme aims to empower fans to turn negative thoughts and forces into positive empowerment. Read:realme comes up with discount offers on Daraz 7th anniversary sale Sky Li, founder and CEO of realme, said: "Young people, both our consumers and staff, have taught us to dare to leap into the future and be trendsetters, giving us the courage to disrupt a well-entrenched industry." realme recently entered the AIoT 2.0 development phase with its advanced "1+5+T" strategy to bring more AIoT products to young consumers. Read realme Book Slim: Elegant Laptop with robust performance for Youths Also, the company is developing a diverse portfolio of 5G products to offer 100 million 5G phones in the next three years to young users.