29 July 2024
Government itself shut down internet
The Bangladesh government ordered a nationwide internet shutdown during recent protests, affecting both mobile and broadband services. Officials cited a fire at a data center as the cause, but investigations revealed this was not accurate. The shutdown lasted several days, with services gradually resuming. Critics argue the government’s explanations for the outage are unfounded, suggesting it was a deliberate measure to control information flow during unrest. Source:Prothom alo