Bangladesh Restores Mobile Internet after 10-Day Shutdown Amidst Quota Violence
Mobile internet services were restored in Bangladesh after a 10-day suspension aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation amid violent protests over government job quota reforms. ICT Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak announced free 5GB data for all users as services resumed. The move followed nationwide disruptions in both broadband and mobile internet.
Mobile internet services in Bangladesh resumed on Sunday, ending a 10-day suspension intended to stop the spread of fake news on social media amidst violent protests over government job quota reforms.
The announcement was made by Minister of State for Information and Communication Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak at a press conference, where he also promised 5GB of free internet for all users for three days.
The shutdown began on July 18, amidst escalating violence, leading to a significant disruption in both broadband and mobile internet services across the country.
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