An Assessment of Technological Development and Women Empowerment in Bangladesh: A Study in Dhaka City

Muhammad Hasibul Hasan, Dr. Syed Zulkarnain Bin Syed Idrus & Dr. Norshahrian Binti Nordin

Oct-Nov-Dec

Abstract
Technology plays a vital role in the social, political, and economic empowerment of marginalized communities, particularly women. The most important role in this process of women's emancipation is played by information and communication technology (ICT), as lack of access to information directly affects women's subordination. The current study intends to evaluate the relationship between technological advancement and women's empowerment in Dhaka, Bangladesh, by looking at the current situation of women's use of ICT and its effects on their empowerment in several areas of their lives. This quantitative study used a cross-sectional approach to enquire 120 women who used technology for work or business-related purposes. According to the findings of the study, technology significantly contributes to empowering women in a variety of fields, such as politics, business, entrepreneurship, and education, by giving the information and technical support they need. Women can communicate information, obtain online education, and participate in e-commerce activities more easily when technology is used effectively. ICT is effectively used to help women's voices be heard both locally and globally. This study offers a crucial new perspective on the state of women's technological participation in the city of Dhaka and how such engagement affects the way that women are empowered.

Keyword: ICT, empowerment, economical freedom, women, entrepreneurship

Research Area: Business

Country: Bangladesh

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