Dhaka, Bangladesh — August 2, 2024 — In a sweeping move, the Bangladesh government has banned access to several major social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube.
This restriction, which began on August 2, 2024, follows a previous shutdown of Meta services from July 17 to July 31.
The Meta ban was enacted in response to ongoing unrest stemming from quota reform protests.
The ban affects millions of users across the country and aims to curb the spread of information and coordination among protesters.
The announcement came on the same day Turkey declared its own Instagram ban, reflecting a growing trend of governments taking measures against social media amidst political instability.
Global Eyes News reported the new restrictions on its X account earlier today, highlighting the intensifying control over digital communication in the region.
