internet shutdown Bangladesh
How Bangladeshi freelancers are rebuilding after July’s internet shutdown
Sudiptta Apu, a graphic designer based in Khulna, was on the verge of completing a $600 project when everything went dark -- literally.
How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh
Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.
Opinion / The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
Can we expect some accountability from the government?
Last week’s political violence in Bangladesh was by far the worst I have seen since I first visited and fell in love with this country 15 years ago.
How smart is shutting down social media?
It will severely curtail people's fundamental freedoms
How celebrities spent their time amid internet shutdown
With social media activity at a standstill and the curfew ongoing, many are left wondering how celebrities are coping without the internet. Although broadband internet resumed on Tuesday night in a few regions, Facebook remains inaccessible, leaving many feeling disconnected. We reached out to some of our favourite celebrities to see how they are handling this digital hiatus.
Entertainment industry at standstill due to nationwide curfew
Nearly all multiplex and single-screen cinemas, including Star Cineplex and Lion Cinemas, have been closed for over a week due to the national crisis.
Internet outage cripples streaming industry
Around 33 production houses in Bangladesh produce dramas specifically for their YouTube channels, with clips often being shared on Facebook.
How Bangladeshi freelancers are rebuilding after July’s internet shutdown
Sudiptta Apu, a graphic designer based in Khulna, was on the verge of completing a $600 project when everything went dark -- literally.
How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh
Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.
The darkest hour
With his outstretched arms, with his head held high, with his simple yet impenetrable courage Abu Sayed changed everything
Can we expect some accountability from the government?
Last week’s political violence in Bangladesh was by far the worst I have seen since I first visited and fell in love with this country 15 years ago.
How smart is shutting down social media?
It will severely curtail people's fundamental freedoms
How celebrities spent their time amid internet shutdown
With social media activity at a standstill and the curfew ongoing, many are left wondering how celebrities are coping without the internet. Although broadband internet resumed on Tuesday night in a few regions, Facebook remains inaccessible, leaving many feeling disconnected. We reached out to some of our favourite celebrities to see how they are handling this digital hiatus.
Entertainment industry at standstill due to nationwide curfew
Nearly all multiplex and single-screen cinemas, including Star Cineplex and Lion Cinemas, have been closed for over a week due to the national crisis.
Internet outage cripples streaming industry
Around 33 production houses in Bangladesh produce dramas specifically for their YouTube channels, with clips often being shared on Facebook.