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About 91% of Bangladeshis believes that using mobile phone improves the quality of life, a recent study by Telenor Asia has found. The study titled “Digital Lives Decoded” was conducted among 8,000 mobile internet users across eight markets (Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) in South and Southeast Asia on the occasion of Telenor’s 25th operational anniversary in Asia.
An event was recently organised by Grameenphone, to reveal the findings of the study. Chairman of Grameenphone and Head of Telenor Asia Jorgen C Arentz Rostrup delivered the keynote at the event.
In his keynote, Rostrup shared the key trends relating to how connectivity is empowering users with more economic opportunity, daily convenience, and greater access to essential services with the present guests.
Followed by the keynote speech, a panel discussion was held where panellists Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman, Van Nguyen, deputy resident representative, UNDP, Bangladesh and Senjuti Saha, director and scientist, Child Health Research Foundation reflected on the findings in the context of Bangladesh. Dr Asif Naimur Rashid, chief business officer of Grameenphone moderated the session.
“It’s often reported that mobile devices are coming between people, distracting users from people around them, damaging relationships and interpersonal communication skills.
However, this study dispels that notion,” said Jorgen C Arentz Rostrup, head of Telenor Asia.
Grameenphone CEO Yasir Azman said, “To live our purpose of empowering societies, Grameenphone has been striving to minimise the digital divide through connectivity since its inception. Today, standing at 25, and aspiring to create impact beyond connectivity in the upcoming years, we reflect back on our journey, to address the gaps and further enhance our consumers digital lifestyle and the survey findings reveals the same. I am glad to see that our efforts are paying off as connectivity has been instrumental in ensuring equal opportunities for all. We hope the ongoing digitalisation and innovation leads to a sustainable and better tomorrow.
