A three-day technology carnival titled Robi Smartphone and Tab Expo kicked off yesterday at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the capital.
Zunaid Ahmed Palak, state minister for ICT Division, inaugurated the fair. Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the largest exposition of digital smart devices in the country, Zunaid said: “We are well-known as users of smartphone, laptop, tab, etc, but soon our identity will be changed. We will emerge as the manufacturer of those pieces of equipment.”
Mentioning Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent order to produce digital devices, technology specialist Mustafa Jabbar said Bangladesh will make all digital devices soon and export to foreign countries.
In his address, the first Bangladeshi Mount Everest conqueror, Musa Ibrahim, said there is an urgent need to provide broadband internet to the remote areas of the country so that people can avail themselves of the ICT and internet services.
The event organiser, ExpoMaker, arranged the event for fourth time of its kind.
Local and international technology brands are showcasing their smartphones and tablets with special offers and gifts, with some new models, including new brand handsets, launched on the first day of the exposition, according to the organisers.
They said the visitors will be able to get in touch with the latest technology as well as buy smart devices at special prices.
Samsung, Apple, Symphony, Stylus, Gloldberg, ZTE, Oppo, Huawei, Maximus, Sony, Rangs, Elite, Asus, Lenovo, MyCell, Twimns, Prestigio, Contigo, Shawmi, One Plus, HTC, ADATA, HPS, gadget Gang Seven, Miuju, Inol, DX generation are taking part in the fair.
The fair is open from 10am to 8pm for the visitors with entry fee Tk20, but is totally free for schoolkids wearing either uniform or having ID and for persons with impairments.
The participating companies will display their products in one mega pavilion, 13 pavilions, 5 mini pavilions and 10 stalls at the expo.
There will be a special pavilion remembering the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. This pavilion will show rare photographs and videos of the greatest leader in the country.
