Youth Involvement in Esports in Bangladesh: For years, gaming in Bangladesh was seen as a waste of time often dismissed as a frivolous activity or a distraction from more "serious" pursuits. Traditional societal norms placed little value on gaming, perceiving it as an endeavour devoid of any real-world benefits.
The percentage of individuals aged over 15 who own a mobile phone was lower in 2023 than in 2020 as the decline in ownership during the Covid-19 pandemic persisted due to grim economic conditions.
Daraz Group, Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce arm that operates in five markets including Bangladesh, has announced that it will “bid farewell to many valued members” but stopped short of disclosing the number.
Focus on AI to bridge digital divide: experts Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.
The best use of digital public infrastructure (DPI) and artificial intelligence (AI) will eliminate the digital divide in the country with the help of Smart Bangladesh initiative, experts said yesterday.