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Robi Axiata PLC has launched a pioneering initiative to distribute smart canes among visually impaired individuals, reaffirming its commitment to digital inclusion and social empowerment. The initiative, marking World White Cane Safety Day, aims to enhance mobility, safety, and independence through access to innovative assistive technology. The event was held on Thursday at Robi’s Corporate Office in Dhaka, attended by Shahed Alam, Chief Corporate and Regulatory Officer, Robi Axiata PLC; Sharif Shah Jamal Raz, Director, Public Affairs and Sustainability, Robi Axiata PLC; and Ridwan Hossain, Chief Executive Officer, Drishti Technologies Limited, along with other senior officials. Developed by Drishti Technologies, the Abhash Smart Cane integrates sonar-based obstacle detection, haptic fee...