Work (75 percent) is the main reason for the increase, followed by groceries, retail and access to everyday online services like banking (67 percent).
The study also shows that 96 percent of respondents say that owning a mobile phone has improved their work-life balance.
“Mobile technologies are empowering people in Bangladesh, and we are encouraged by how the mobile phone continues to be an essential tool for living better digital lives. Our Digital Lives Decoded study shows that people in Bangladesh are overwhelmingly positive about the impact of mobile connectivity and are adopting mobile to unlock new opportunities,” said Manisha Dogra, senior vice president and head of external relations, Telenor Asia. She says.
“We need to work together to build on this positive momentum to enable a thriving digital economy and realize the full potential of new technologies like AI for individuals, businesses and society at large,” he said.
