DHAKA: Number of internet users across the globe is rising rapidly. Bangladesh is not also falling behind in that race as it is ranked 5th top internet using countries in Asia.

The ranking came from a survey report released by Internet World Stats. 

According to the report, currently the number of internet user in Bangladesh crosses 8 crore (80 million) in 2017 which was only one lakh (0.1 million) in 2000.

China tops the ranking with 77.20 crore (772 million) internet users followed by India (46.20 crore users), Indonesia (14.30 crore users) and Japan (11.80 crore users). 

The survey report also said the world has entered into the digital era and the number of internet users is growing fast. Wonderful progress in internet using was seen in Asia in the last 10 years.

BDST: 1635 HRS, OCT 7, 2018
AP/SMS