National shutdown
Bangladesh mobile operators GrameenPhone, Robi Axiata and Banglalink were ordered to shut down 3G and 4G services in the wake of attacks on religious sites in an attempt to quell rising violence.
Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.
- Total Duration 11 hours
Bangladesh
- Population
- 173,562,364
- UN Classification
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- Least Developed Country
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
Bangladesh mobile operators GrameenPhone, Robi Axiata and Banglalink were ordered to shut down 3G and 4G services in the wake of attacks on religious sites in an attempt to quell rising violence.
Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.
Other supporting information
Google Transparency Report
Social media
For some countries, restricting internet access has become a common response to political unrest.
— Fastly (@fastly) October 15, 2021
Below, we look at the impact of the latest internet service disruption in Bangladesh. #KeepItOn https://t.co/2HAUdFxjSF