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(2023) News article / media
Government plans to launch 'Saathi', a Bangladeshi version of Siri
The Daily Star
Ref: SRC-004-BGD-003
Accessed: 3/23/2026
Summary
Reports on the Sathi virtual assistant app with voice activation features, funded by BTRC, compatible with smartphones and feature phones. Describes collaboration between BTRC, Department of Posts, and a2i. Expected availability within December 2023.
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The Daily Star (2023) 'Government plans to launch "Saathi", a Bangladeshi version of Siri'. Dhaka: The Daily Star. Available at: https://www.thedailystar.net/tech-startup/news/government-plans-launch-saathi-bangladeshi-version-siri-3492681 (Accessed: 23 March 2026).