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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Mobile phone ownership reaches 46% among respondents, but smartphone access is only 18.3%.
Chi-square tests analyzed gender and tribal differences in access, showing the Chakma tribe perceives technology more favorably.
Descriptive statistics and logistic regression identified education and location as significant factors influencing digital access.
Key barriers include high costs, poor internet connection, and limited access to content in native languages.

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Analysis of barriers and perceptions of digital technology in indigenous communities, suggesting socio-economic factors affect access.

Bipasha et al. (2025) studied this question.

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