Bangladesh Imposes Restrictions on Social Media Platforms
Bangladesh restricts access to popular social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube, amid unclear reasons. The move affects millions of users.
Fri, 02 Aug 2024
The Government of Bangladesh has announced that it will restrict access to several popular social media platforms across the country. As of Friday, users in Bangladesh will no longer have unrestricted access to Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram, and YouTube.
This move follows a previous shutdown of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram from July 17 to July 31. The restriction was implemented in response to anti-quota protests that took place during the period. It is unclear at this time what prompted the latest decision to restrict access to these platforms.
BIG NEWS 🚨 Bangladesh's Sheikh Hasina Govt bans Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Telegram and YouTube across the country.
— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) August 2, 2024
Friday onward, access to these social media networks restricted throughout Bangladesh.
This follows previous shutdown of Facebook, WhatsApp, Insta from July 17… pic.twitter.com/aJgIP6XrdB
The exact reasons behind the government's decision remain unclear, but it is likely that the move is aimed at maintaining social order and stability in the country. The restrictions will apply throughout Bangladesh, affecting millions of users who rely on these platforms for communication, entertainment, and news.
As the situation develops, we will continue to monitor updates and provide more information as it becomes available. For now, users in Bangladesh can expect limited access to their favorite social media platforms.
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