Countries that prioritise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have each chosen distinct positions for themselves.
Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.
Going against the tide, Bangladesh kept internet services suspended for quite some days, which has dealt a heavy blow to public life, industries and service sectors
Bangladesh has entered a new chapter in its journey as the wheels of the economy are rolling again, with the country still healing from fresh wounds.
The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
Why did a student movement that started with a demand to reform a discriminatory and unconstitutional system get so violent?
In the wake of escalating violent protests in Bangladesh, a massive surge in Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage has been witnessed as citizens strived to circumvent government-imposed internet restrictions
It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.
Bangladesh is once again connected to 4G internet, 10 days after mobile internet connectivity was restricted across the country
Bankers are dreading a big drop in their profits as their defaulted loans are likely to increase further due to the curfew and the five-day internet blackout.
Bangladesh’s burgeoning online food delivery sector has been severely hit by the internet disruptions, bringing operations of the platforms to a near halt.
Violence centring the quota reform movement as well as a five-day internet blackout and the ongoing curfew has shaken foreign investors’ confidence in Bangladesh, tarnishing the country’s image as a reliable investment destination.
The movement was no longer about quotas; it was about justice.
While the internet was down, TV ratings skyrocketed. Most TV channels have confirmed that their ratings have doubled, although they couldn't provide actual figures as data couldn't be gathered physically. How did they assume their content was reaching the audience? The answer lies in the constant stream of advertisement breaks.
It will severely curtail people's fundamental freedoms
Is it not easier to defeat your enemies in parliament than to be permanently on the warpath against some shapeshifting enemy?
Millions of people have been disconnected from each other and subsequently, the world outside.
While the micro and messo levels of losses are immediate and short term, macro level losses would be medium to long term.
DBL Group, a leading garment exporter, usually ships apparel worth around $50 million each month.
