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South Asia Shutdowns Event
National
| Country | Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Region / City | National |
| Networks Affected | Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Signal, Telegram, WhatsApp, X (Formerly Twitter), YouTube |
| Time Period | 16 Jul 2024 - 30 Aug 2024 |
| Status | Ended |
| Reference | Open Source Link |
| Description | In July 2024, the High Court in Bangladesh reinstated a quota system for government jobs, overturning an earlier decision by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government to scrap it. Thereafter, the Supreme Court of Bangladesh suspended the order of the High Court. Nationwide unrest broke out following student anger against the quotas for government jobs, which included 30% reserved for the families of those who fought for independence from Pakistan. Reportedly, the protests were triggered due to high unemployment among young people, who make up nearly a fifth of the population. Internet and text message services in Bangladesh were suspended — cutting the nation off as police cracked down on protesters who defied a ban on public gatherings. Overseas telephone calls mostly failed to connect while websites of Bangladesh-based media organisations did not update and their social media accounts remained inactive. |
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