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December 22, 2024
Alaap
BTCL to incorporate new features to its calling app “Alaap”
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 21, 2024
In the wake of robust use of OTT apps for voice, messaging and other services, state-owned Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL) has planned to reshape its dialer “Alaap” application in the New Year 2025 to attract...
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