ISLAMABAD: Social media use in Bangladesh is set to hit a new high in early 2026, with about 64 million active social media user identities recorded in late 2025, according to the DataReportal report.
United Nations population data cited in the report put Bangladesh’s population at 176 million in October 2025, with a median age of 26.
Bangladesh had 186 million cellular mobile connections in late 2025, equal to 105% of the population, according to DataReportal’s roundup of GSMA Intelligence figures. The report said 82.8 million people used the internet at the end of 2025, placing online penetration at 47.0%.
The report said social media user identities equal 36.3% of the total population and more than 77% of Bangladesh’s internet users, highlighting how social platforms have become a primary channel for information.
Big platforms, bigger reach
Facebook remains the country’s largest social platform, with 64 million users and a reach of nearly 55% of adults, the report said.
TikTok is the fastest-growing major platform, reaching 56.2 million adults, according to the report.
Professional platforms have also expanded. LinkedIn rose to 12 million members in late 2025, while Instagram reached 9.15 million users, the report said.
Other platforms, such as Messenger, reached about 35.0 million users, while Reddit, X, and Threads each accounted for less than 1% of the total population.
AI, social media abuse
DataReportal said social media user identities in Bangladesh increased by 8.5 million, or 15.3%, between late 2024 and late 2025.
With national elections expected in February, the Election Commission of Bangladesh is developing an effective strategy to curb the abuse of artificial intelligence and social media ahead of the February 2026 national elections, New Age reported.
The commission, headed by AMM Nasir Uddin, views misinformation and disinformation on social media as a major challenge to maintaining a congenial electoral environment during the 13th parliamentary election.
Election officials have expressed concern that AI-generated deepfakes and false content could be harder to detect and may disrupt campaigns, prompting the commission to consider regulatory and technical measures to address the threat, New Age reported.
