For many freelancers, working under less than ideal conditions means living with uncertainty. The blackout in July was a harsh reminder of how fragile the system is and how easily their work can be disrupted by both major events and everyday problems. Freelancers have been dealing with these issues for years, often relying on costly and unreliable mobile data as a backup.
Bangladesh routinely ranked as one of the leading countries favoured by employers and was the 8th largest exporter of online labour in 2019, according to a Payoneer survey. Furthermore, freelancers in Bangladesh are estimated to generate more than US $100 million annually, according to the ICT Division
For many freelancers, working under less than ideal conditions means living with uncertainty. The blackout in July was a harsh reminder of how fragile the system is and how easily their work can be disrupted by both major events and everyday problems. Freelancers have been dealing with these issues for years, often relying on costly and unreliable mobile data as a backup.
Bangladesh routinely ranked as one of the leading countries favoured by employers and was the 8th largest exporter of online labour in 2019, according to a Payoneer survey. Furthermore, freelancers in Bangladesh are estimated to generate more than US $100 million annually, according to the ICT Division
