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This research examines accessibility and perceptions of digital technology within indigenous communities in Bangladesh.

Who’s left behind in the digital age? Exploring accessibility, perceptions and challenges of digital technology among indigenous communities in Bangladesh

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This research examines accessibility and perceptions of digital technology within indigenous communities in Bangladesh.
Used descriptive statistics to analyze collected data
Conducted nonparametric tests to identify differences between variables
Applied Chi-square tests for gender and tribal differences
Employed binary logistic regression to assess socio-economic influences on digital access
46% of respondents owned basic mobile phones
Only 18.3% had smartphones; 38.7% accessed the internet
Chakma tribe showed higher odds for positive perceptions of digital technology
Participants in Sylhet region had better internet access than those in Bandarban
Barriers identified include financial costs, device availability, and limited digital literacy

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Surveys reveal challenges in digital technology access and usage among indigenous communities, highlighting socio-economic barriers.

Bipasha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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