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However, the online environment presented challenges for them to evaluate the quality of the information and its relevance to their daily activities. The cultural complexity of IL was observed with the rural women\u2019s information practices affected by family patterns, community and religion, amongst other social factors. Collective practices are made highly evident by the women\u2019s natural tendency to share phones and information and by the way information is maintained. While the collective practices are very useful in utilising information for daily needs, the downside is that women are potentially vulnerable to threats in an online environment when sharing confidential information.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type=\"abstract-subheading\">Originality\/value<\/jats:title><jats:p>This article shows that in the context of rural Bangladesh, women farmers\u2019 information-seeking behaviour and practices of sharing and creating information are influenced by sociocultural characteristics. 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