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surge digital media consumption coupled ensuing consequences digital addiction witnessed rapid increase particularly initiation covid19 pandemic despite studies exploring specific technological addictions internet social media addiction bangladesh noticeable gap research focusing digital addiction broader context thus study aims investigate digital addiction among students taking university entrance test examining prevalence contributing factors geographical distribution using gis techniques data crosssectional survey collected total 2157 students taking university entrance test jahangirnagar university bangladesh convenience sampling method applied data collection using structured questionnaire statistical analyses performed spss 25 version amos 23 version whereas arcgis 108 version used geographical distribution digital addiction prevalence digital addiction 331 mean score 1605 558 students attempting test second time likely addicted 427 vs 391 difference statistically significant besides potential factors predicted digital addiction student status satisfaction previous mock tests average monthly expenditure admission test preparation depression significant difference found digital addiction districts however digital addiction higher districts manikganj rajbari shariatpur chittagong hill tract areas including rangamati bandarban study emphasizes pressing need collaborative efforts involving educational policymakers institutions parents address growing digital addiction among universitybound students recommendations focus promoting alternative activities enhancing digital literacy imposing restrictions digital device use crucial steps toward fostering healthier digital environment balanced relationship technology students