#internet #politics #Bangledesh #Business #Protests

Just learned that there was an internet curfew in Bangladesh. The government imposed a nationwide mobile internet blackout as part of measures to control protests over job quota reforms

. Key points about the internet curfew include:

Duration: The mobile internet blackout lasted for 11 days, starting on July 17, 2024

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Scope: The government suspended mobile internet services across the country

. Broadband internet was restored earlier, on July 23, but most Bangladeshis rely on mobile devices for internet access

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Partial restoration: On July 28, 2024, the government announced the restoration of 4G mobile internet services

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Ongoing restrictions: Despite the restoration of mobile internet, access to social media platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube remained restricted

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Economic impact: The internet blackout severely affected businesses and industries, including e-commerce, garment exports, and call centers. It's estimated that Bangladesh lost $1.2 billion in revenue over five days due to the curfew and internet shutdown

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Gradual easing: The government indicated that restrictions would be "gradually eased" as the situation returns to normal

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The internet curfew was part of broader security measures implemented by the government, which also included a nationwide curfew, military deployment, and closure of educational institutions. Can you imagine this happening in the USA?