internet shutdown

Nahid denies claims of internet shutdown in CHT

Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam yesterday said internet was not shut down by the government in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) during Friday’s violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati.

Beyond 'digital' and 'smart': Defining Bangladesh's ICT brand

Countries that prioritise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have each chosen distinct positions for themselves.

How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh

Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.

Broadband services, 4G restored without social media after 3 hours

Broadband internet service was restored in Bangladesh, but without access to social media services, around 1:20pm today, said an official of International Internet Gateway (IIF), which supplies bandwidth to broadband service providers

Facebook, WhatsApp reportedly inaccessible in the country

Facebook and WhatsApp, two widely used social media platforms, are reportedly inaccessible in Bangladesh as of today.

Stop the downward economic spiral

Fresh sovereign rating downgrade shows much remains to be done

Ensuring smooth FDI inflow will be a challenge

Govt has a lot to do to recover business and investor confidence

Shutdown cost the economy $10 billion: FICCI

The recent shutdown has significantly impacted Bangladesh's economy with over $10 billion and climbing in estimated losses, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FICCI)

The prolonged internet shutdown sets a dangerous precedent

It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.

September 21, 2024
September 21, 2024

Nahid denies claims of internet shutdown in CHT

Posts, Telecommunication and Information Technology Adviser Md Nahid Islam yesterday said internet was not shut down by the government in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) during Friday’s violence in Khagrachhari and Rangamati.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

Beyond 'digital' and 'smart': Defining Bangladesh's ICT brand

Countries that prioritise Information and Communication Technology (ICT) have each chosen distinct positions for themselves.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh

Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.

August 5, 2024
August 5, 2024

Broadband services, 4G restored without social media after 3 hours

Broadband internet service was restored in Bangladesh, but without access to social media services, around 1:20pm today, said an official of International Internet Gateway (IIF), which supplies bandwidth to broadband service providers

August 4, 2024
August 4, 2024

Facebook, WhatsApp reportedly inaccessible in the country

Facebook and WhatsApp, two widely used social media platforms, are reportedly inaccessible in Bangladesh as of today.

August 1, 2024
August 1, 2024

Stop the downward economic spiral

Fresh sovereign rating downgrade shows much remains to be done

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

Ensuring smooth FDI inflow will be a challenge

Govt has a lot to do to recover business and investor confidence

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

Shutdown cost the economy $10 billion: FICCI

The recent shutdown has significantly impacted Bangladesh's economy with over $10 billion and climbing in estimated losses, according to the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industries (FICCI)

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

The prolonged internet shutdown sets a dangerous precedent

It represents a grave threat to democracy and human rights that demands urgent attention.

July 28, 2024
July 28, 2024

Bangladesh likely to unblock mobile internet at 3pm

Says State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak; users to get 5GB free data for 3 days