Bangladesh has fifth largest offline population globally: WB
In a recent World Bank study has found that Bangladesh has about 148 million population still out of the the reach of internet connection. This makes the country the fifth largest offline economy in the globe. India, China, Indonesia and Pakistan are ranking higher in the list above our country. The study also stated that 60% of the worldwide population are outside net of digital connectivity.
Bangladesh national statistics reports otherwise and have dismissed the World Bank's figures. BTRC has provided national statistics of total active internet connections to be 53.94 million as of November 2015, which is significantly different from the World Bank's estimates of 11.98 million. Internet penetration from BTRC is reported to be above 34% currently. This figure is accepted as official.
Smartphones are a common commodity in every household nowadays and its sales growth is galloping. However, the study said smartphones are considered as luxury items, thus are highly taxed on imports. This, coupled with less than efficient public sector services online and regulatory restrictions are reigning internet accessibility and adaptability. Employment in IT is also less than half the total employment figures, so says the study.
In a recent World Bank study has found that Bangladesh has about 148 million population still out of the the reach of internet connection. This makes the country the fifth largest offline economy in the globe. India, China, Indonesia and Pakistan are ranking higher in the list above our country. The study also stated that 60% of the worldwide population are outside net of digital connectivity.
Bangladesh national statistics reports otherwise and have dismissed the World Bank's figures. BTRC has provided national statistics of total active internet connections to be 53.94 million as of November 2015, which is significantly different from the World Bank's estimates of 11.98 million. Internet penetration from BTRC is reported to be above 34% currently. This figure is accepted as official.
Smartphones are a common commodity in every household nowadays and its sales growth is galloping. However, the study said smartphones are considered as luxury items, thus are highly taxed on imports. This, coupled with less than efficient public sector services online and regulatory restrictions are reigning internet accessibility and adaptability. Employment in IT is also less than half the total employment figures, so says the study.
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