Bangladesh's internet shutdown isolates citizens, disrupts business

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FILE PHOTO: Members of the Bangladesh Army are seen on duty on the second day of curfew, as violence erupted in parts of the country after protests by students against government job quotas, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 21, 2024. REUTERS/Mohammad Ponir Hossain/File Photo

The Supreme Court on Sunday reversed a lower court decision that had reinstated the quotas, which had sparked the protests in a country facing a jobs crisis. The top court ruled that most positions should instead be filled based on merit in a partial victory for the student protesters. Amid the protests, government officials also took aim at social media sites such as Facebook, blaming them for enabling the turmoil. The sites are still offline in Bangladesh.

"As business owners, we are worried whether we can recoup our investments, while boat workers who get paid on a per-trip basis stay without work," said Rahman. "There is a general sense of anxiety among youth - especially as they usually rely on the internet to get information - and when the digital platforms go , there is always a risk that rumours can spread, exacerbating the situation," he said.

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