In partnership with Micromax and Lava, mobile phone operator Grameenphone has introduced co-branded smartphones at affordable price.The operator today launched Micromax Q354 and re-launch Lava Iris 505 in the market at a ceremony in a local hotel following the success of previously launched co-branded smartphones.Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Chairman Dr Shahjahan Mahmood unveiled the smartphones as the chief guest, said a GP press release.Grameenphone Deputy CEO and Chief Marketing Officer Yasir Azman, Vice-President and Head of International Business at Micromax Sameer Kakar and M Zohorul Haque Biplob, Chief Operating Officer of Grameen Distribution Ltd, among others, were present.Speaking on the occasion Dr Mahmood said, “By introducing these affordable smartphones, Grameenphone takes another step towards the implementation of Digital Bangladesh.”The Micromax Q354 flaunts a 5.0” display, a 1.3 GHz Quad Core processor, and boasts “freedom of storage” with its eight GB ROM paired with a one GB RAM. With a five MP rear and two MP front camera, it promises an amazing camera experience with a DY-tone LED Flash, and beauty features like smile detection, Gesture photo, Face detection, Face beauty mode, etc.Run by Android 6.0, with a 2200 mAh Li-ion battery ensuring continuous service all day long, the phone is priced at only Taka 3,999. It comes with a free back cover, screen protector and will be available with two magnificent colors- Midnight Blue and Silver.Yasir Azman said, “Grameenphone’s network now covers over 99 percent of the population of Bangladesh, which means that people all over the nation can access the internet. In order to facilitate their access to the digital sphere and make their lives more convenient in the process, we are launching these two smartphones which not only boast excellent performance, but also come at affordable prices.”The smartphones will be available at Grameenphone Centers, Grameenphone Express Shops, Grameenphone retail outlets all over Bangladesh and online at GP Shop.Source: BSS