Shutdowns may take several forms:Blackout : A complete disconnection of internet services, including mobile data and fixed-line broadband. In Bangladesh, internet shutdowns are typically initiated through instructions from state authorities including the regulator, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). How It HappenedThe internet blackout was implemented in two stages: the shutdown of mobile internet and the suspension of broadband connectivity. Following the resignation and departure of then-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, broadband internet services were restored at 1:30 p.m., and mobile internet services resumed around 2:00 p.m. The July–August 2024 internet shutdown was the longest and most geographically extensive in Bangladesh’s history, marking a significant escalation of digital control.
