News

Bangladesh bans social media amid raging protests

DHAKA: On Friday, the government of Bangladesh imposed a nationwide ban on several leading social media and communication platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube. This move restricts access to these widely-used apps throughout the country, specifically targeting mobile networks. Access to Facebook and Telegram on mobile connections was also blocked, following a series of previous shutdowns in response to unrest related to quota reform protests​.

This decision has significant implications given that Bangladesh has over 120 million mobile network users. The ban is likely to drive increased use of VPNs, potentially affecting overall Internet speeds. The government has cited the spread of rumors and fake news on these platforms as the main reason for the restrictions, especially amid ongoing student demonstrations and violence related to the quota reform movement​.

*This is a developing story.

Sponsored
TechJuice

Pakistan's premier website covering everything about Technology, Startups and Entrepreneurship! Email: editors@techjuice.pk

Leave a Comment
Share
Published by
TechJuice

Recent Posts

Sindh Assembly Reveals 28,500 Govt Employees’ Spouses as Illegal BISP Beneficiaries

The Sindh Assembly was informed that over 28,500 employees of the provincial government were unlawfully…

2 mins ago

SBP Eases Policy Rate by 2.5% as Inflation Shows Steady Decline

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan decided to cut the…

11 mins ago

SECP to Host Pakistan Startup Summit in Karachi Next Week

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is organizing the Pakistan Startup Summit, which…

21 mins ago

Fake News by Pakistani AI Website Sparks Turmoil in Ireland

On October 31, 2024, Halloween was celebrated worldwide, and the holiday spirit still lingers. Pakistan…

53 mins ago

Pak Suzuki Drops Popular Graphite Grey from Vehicle Lineup in Pakistan

Pakistan Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) has announced the discontinuation of the widely favored Graphite Grey…

1 hour ago

Pakistani Passport Continues to Rank Among the Worst in the World

According to the most recent Henley Passport Index, Pakistan's passport is still one of the…

20 hours ago