The latest “Telenor Asia Digital Lives Decoded” regional survey of 8000 people across Asia reveals that Bangladesh is unlocking the potential of the mobile technology to increase productivity at work, upskill for a digital future, and earn additional income from freelance opportunities.
The mobile phone continues to play a vital role in Bangladeshi society. Nearly 6 out of 10 respondents in the survey stated that they spend more than half their day with their phones, and 62% expect to increase their usage in the next 1 to 2 years.
Work (75%) is the main driver for the increase, followed by access to everyday online services (67%) like groceries, retail and banking.
The study also reveals that an overwhelming 96% say that owning a mobile phone has improved their work-life balance.
“Mobile technologies continue to empower people in Bangladesh, and we are encouraged by how the mobile phone remains an essential tool for leading better digital lives. Our Digital Lives Decoded study shows that people in Bangladesh are overwhelmingly positive about the impact of mobile connectivity and are embracing the mobile to unlock new opportunities,” says Manisha Dogra, Senior Vice President and Head of External Relations at Telenor Asia.
The positive impact of mobile phone and mobile technology is clearly shown in this survey, as a staggering 93% of respondents stated that work performance and quality have significantly improved or improved during the past 5 years, and 82% stated the same positive effect on work productivity.
Freelancers and online consultants in Bangladesh have benefitted the most, as 6 out of 10 respondents in Bangladesh indicated that they leverage mobile devices to provide such services online.
The survey also reveals that businesses in Bangladesh are ready to embrace new digital technologies like generative AI.