GP, Glafit team up to accelerate future of electric mobility

Grameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications services provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Glafit Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of Japan's Glafit Inc., renowned for developing, manufacturing, and marketing electric personal mobility devices.

The collaboration marks a major step towards advancing sustainable and connected transportation in Bangladesh by integrating Grameenphone's IoT and digital connectivity solution, the ALO Connect M2M platform, with Glafit's electric mobility technologies, says a press release.

Together, the companies will establish smart battery exchange stations and introduce IoT-enabled smart meters for electric motorcycles and scooters, enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and convenience for users.

A signing ceremony was held recently, where Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid, Chief Business Officer of Grameenphone, and Teizo Narumi, Chief Executive Officer of Glafit, formalized the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Dr. Asif Naimur Rashid said, "This partnership represents a forward-looking step in integrating digital innovation with sustainable mobility. At Grameenphone, we are constantly building collaborations that use our advanced ICT and IoT capabilities to enable real-world impact. Partnering with Glafit reflects our commitment to creating an ecosystem where technology drives progress while empowering people, businesses, and industries to accelerate Bangladesh's transition toward a safer and smarter future."

Teizo Narumi said, "We are excited to collaborate with Grameenphone in introducing next-generation mobility solutions that are both environmentally-friendly and digitally-intelligent. Together, we aspire to make electric mobility more accessible and efficient for everyone."