Robi brings “Robi Virtual Kafela”: A virtual 3D experience of Islamic historical monuments for the first time in Bangladesh

For the first time in Bangladesh, Robi has introduced a virtual reality (VR) based digital service called "Robi Virtual Kafela" to represent the history of Islam and its ancient monuments with a 3D experience. With the aim of proving new experiences to the people of Bangladesh Robi always introduces new and innovative services and this initiative is a part of that journey.  Through this service people will be able to explore a unique 3D experience of places which are considered important in the light of Islam.

Robi has set up physical virtual reality booths across the country using its widespread 4.5G network, where people can easily see these iconic places in 3D experience through a VR headset. Apart from this, the historical places can also be experienced in 360-degree video on various social media and digital platforms from the mobile using Robi's best internet across the country.

Important landmarks like Kaaba Sharif, Rami Al Jamarat, Arafat Maidan will be shown in this VR experience, where interested people can learn more about the historical importance of those places. To accurately highlight the historical places of Islam and the identity of each important structure, the VR service has been designed by creating a list.

ABOUT ROBI

Robi Axiata Limited ("Robi") is a public limited company, where Asian telecom giant, Axiata Group Berhad, based in Malaysia, holds the majority shareholding (61.82%). Aside from the public shareholders (10%), the global telecom giant, Bharti Airtel, headquartered in New Delhi, India, holds 28.18% of shares in the company. Robi is the second largest mobile network operator in Bangladesh creating new digital experiences for the people of the country. Through sustained investment Robi has created a robust telecom infrastructure to deliver innovation to all corners of the country. In addition to delivering its innovative digital products and services, the country-wide telecom infrastructure serves as the key enabler for the growing digital eco-system of the country. Be it urban or rural, people find their way to Digital Bangladesh through Robi.