GADGETS & SERVICES _2025-06-02

June 02, 2025 00:00:00

Robi leads corporate blood donation drive

for thalassemia patients

Robi Axiata PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to community health and social responsibility by organizing a blood donation campaign on 28 May at its headquarters in Shanta Forum Tower, in partnership with the Bangladesh Thalassemia Foundation.

The initiative drew participation from over 100 donors, including employees of Robi, Unilever, McDonald, Shanta Holdings, and other organizations in the Shanta Forum community.

Each donor also received six free basic health checkups, adding value to their contribution.

Robi's Board of Directors and senior leadership were present at the event, expressing gratitude to participants and encouraging broader involvement in future humanitarian initiatives.

This marks a continuation of Robi's support for thalassemia patients following a similar drive last year. Thalassemia, a genetic disorder affecting hemoglobin production, remains a pressing health concern in Bangladesh. According to 2024 BBS data, 18.2 million people (11.4 per cent of the population) are carriers, and 6,000-8,000 children are born with the condition annually.

Dr. Syeda Masooma Rahman, Vice-Chairman of the Foundation, praised Robi as the highest corporate blood donor in 2024. Robi's Shahed Alam emphasized the collective compassion behind the effort, reinforcing the company's role as a leader in corporate social responsibility.

realme launches 'Battery Monster' C71 in Bangladesh: two days usage with one hour charge

Tech brand realme has launched its latest smartphone, the realme C71, in Bangladesh, boasting a massive 6,300mAh battery and 45W fast charging. Branded as a "Battery Monster," the device promises two days of usage with just one hour of charging, catering to users who demand long-lasting performance.

The C71 pairs battery power with smart energy management and features a 120Hz refresh rate display-a rare offering in this price segment. Its sleek, vibrant design includes a 'Light Pulse' notification feature, enabling discreet alerts without sound or vibration.

Designed for a smarter experience, the C71 integrates AI tools like AI Noise Reduction Call 2.0, AI Clear Face, AI Image Matting, and AI Eraser. It also supports Google Gemini and Circle to Search, simplifying day-to-day tasks. The phone sports a 50MP AI rear camera with a flicker lens, and a 5MP selfie camera. Built for durability, it features IP64 water and dust resistance and SonicWave Water Ejection. Available in two variants-4+128GB at BDT 14,999 and 6+128GB at BDT 15,999-the realme C71 also supports up to 2TB dynamic memory expansion, running on realme UI based on Android 15.

Banglalink orange club offers Eid-ul-Adha

discounts on electronics and qurbani services

Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha, Banglalink, the country's leading digital operator, has launched a range of exclusive offers for its Orange Club members, making festive preparations more affordable and convenient.

As families get ready for Qurbani celebrations, Banglalink has partnered with top electronics brands to offer up to 14 per cent discounts on home appliances such as refrigerators and televisions. These discounts are available from trusted names like Singer, Electromart, Butterfly, Walton Plaza, Jamuna Electronics, and MK Electronics, using special Orange Club codes for a limited time.

To further support hassle-free Qurbani arrangements, Banglalink is collaborating with Proyash Agro and Shuddho Khamar. Customers in Dhaka, Chattogram, Noakhali, Bogura, and Jamalpur can enjoy free home delivery, complimentary animal feed, and discounted slaughtering services. These benefits include up to 10 per cent off and flexible payment options for Orange Club members.

TikTok launches in-app meditation and $2.3M mental health fund to support digital wellness

TikTok has launched a new in-app guided meditation feature to promote better sleep and emotional health, especially among teens, as part of its broader focus on digital wellness.

The meditation tool enhances the platform's Sleep Hours function and is now available to all users. For those under 18, it activates automatically after 10 p.m., replacing the "For You" feed with calming content. A second prompt further encourages screen-time limits. In internal tests, 98 per cent of teens opted to keep the feature enabled.

The update aligns with expert recommendations of 10-15 minutes of meditation to reduce stress and improve sleep. Adults can manually enable Sleep Hours in their settings. In parallel, TikTok has unveiled a $2.3 million Mental Health Education Fund, providing advertising credits to 31 mental health organizations across 22 countries. These partners will receive training and support to create impactful, educational content.

Xinghe intelligent network solutions launched in Bangladesh to drive digital transformation

Huawei has unveiled four advanced networking solutions in Bangladesh under its Xinghe Intelligent Network portfolio, aimed at enhancing internet-based communications across industries. Launched at a recent event in Gulshan, Dhaka, the solutions were introduced by Cao Yi (Tim), Vice President of Huawei Asia Pacific Enterprise Business, during a three-day training session attended by 160 professionals from 15 organizations.

The four solutions-Xinghe Intelligent Fabric, Xinghe Intelligent Campus, Xinghe Intelligent WAN, and Xinghe Intelligent Unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)-are designed to boost operational efficiency, security, and scalability for sectors like finance, education, manufacturing, and public services. Xinghe Intelligent Fabric ensures zero service interruptions and smart O&M, while Intelligent Campus provides 1 Gbps access and scalable user management. The Intelligent WAN offers 90 per cent self-fault diagnosis and cuts costs by 40 per cent, and the SASE solution can detect 95 per cent of unknown threats and handle 99 per cent of alarms autonomously.

Huawei also introduced IP Club and Ocean Club, platforms for ICT professionals to engage in knowledge-sharing and upskilling.

"By launching these solutions, we are helping businesses innovate faster and secure their digital future," said Cao Yi, reaffirming Huawei's commitment to Bangladesh's ICT growth through local partnerships and talent development.