Digital Divide in Bangladesh: A Constraint in Achieving SDGs

The digital divide is one of the significant concerns that hinders development, especially in developing economies, such as Bangladesh in this technology-centered era. The dimensions of the digital divide limit the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. This paper particularly focuses on how the existing digital divide impacts SDG 4 and SDG 8 and constrains the country’s overall pathways towards achieving the SDGs within the timeframe. This paper also offers directions that could address the concerns over the digital divide. Overall, the paper highlights the importance of reducing the problem of the digital divide and calls for action that needs to be taken to smooth the paths towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh.