Bangladesh Shuts Down Social Media - WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok Affected

Social media blackout - Bangladesh Cracks down on online platforms...

Bangladesh government bans Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, YouTube, and other social media platforms nationwide, citing recent unrest and quota reform protests, following a similar ban in Turkey.

The Bangladeshi government has imposed a nationwide ban on popular social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, and YouTube, effective immediately. This move was announced by Global Eyes News on its official X account on Friday, August 2, 2024.

As a result, citizens in Bangladesh will no longer be able to access these widely used social media apps. This ban follows a previous temporary shutdown of Meta from July 17 to July 31, which was implemented in response to civil unrest related to quota reform protests.

In a surprising coincidence, this announcement comes just hours after Turkey revealed its own ban on Instagram, highlighting a growing trend of governments restricting social media access. The implications of this ban on the citizens of Bangladesh and their online activities remain to be seen.