South Asia Shutdowns Event

Bangladesh

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Country Bangladesh
Region / City Country-wide
Networks Affected Broadband, Facebook, Mobile
Time Period 26 Mar 2021 - 27 Mar 2021
Status Ended
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Description There are reports that Facebook and its messaging app have been restricted in Bangladesh since Friday, 26 March 2021. Reports suggested that the services were being blocked owing tp the two-day visit of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's to the country, which had led to protests.

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