When I think of July, I remember the silence. Not the kind that settles over a nation out of respect, but the kind that suffocates.
No legislation explicitly permits the internet blackout enforced by the Sheikh Hasina government to quash protests centring the quota reform movement.
The Daily Star presents the whole situation on a chronological order
Internet speed in the country might improve tonight, according to the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB).
People relied on TV networks during the internet blackout for updated information. But was that expectation met?
The recent internet blackout in Bangladesh put a spotlight on an often-forgotten tool: the dictionary. For writers and anyone who relies on crafting basic-level English communications, the lack of digital access was a stark reminder of our dependency on the internet.
For five days, we experienced a stark return to yesteryear, where tasks we now consider mundane required significant time and effort. The internet has woven itself into the fabric of our lives to such an extent that its absence felt paralysing.
It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.
Dominated by instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, and Imo, traditional SMS (Short Messaging Service) seemed almost forgotten, relegated to the background of our digital lives. Yet, with the recent internet crisis that left many without access to their favourite apps, the good old text message made a surprising comeback.
When I think of July, I remember the silence. Not the kind that settles over a nation out of respect, but the kind that suffocates.
No legislation explicitly permits the internet blackout enforced by the Sheikh Hasina government to quash protests centring the quota reform movement.
The Daily Star presents the whole situation on a chronological order
Internet speed in the country might improve tonight, according to the Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB).
People relied on TV networks during the internet blackout for updated information. But was that expectation met?
The recent internet blackout in Bangladesh put a spotlight on an often-forgotten tool: the dictionary. For writers and anyone who relies on crafting basic-level English communications, the lack of digital access was a stark reminder of our dependency on the internet.
For five days, we experienced a stark return to yesteryear, where tasks we now consider mundane required significant time and effort. The internet has woven itself into the fabric of our lives to such an extent that its absence felt paralysing.
It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.
Dominated by instant messaging apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Telegram, and Imo, traditional SMS (Short Messaging Service) seemed almost forgotten, relegated to the background of our digital lives. Yet, with the recent internet crisis that left many without access to their favourite apps, the good old text message made a surprising comeback.
Whatever progressive image the ruling party had tried to build for itself has been severely fractured
