Bangladesh orders a nationwide shutdown of its mobile internet amid student protests that killed dozens of people to “ensure the security of citizens”
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Bangladesh's regulator orders telcos and ISPs to stop providing free access to social media in zero-rating deals, citing criminal misuse by some users
Manish Singh / TechCrunch :
Bangladesh's economy relies heavily on Facebook, with ~300K stores offering “F-Commerce” amid an absence of global e-commerce players and online payment options
In Bangladesh, there is no Amazon. There is no eBay. If you want to buy a dress or a crested finch from the comfort of your home, you have to use Facebook.
Following successful tests elsewhere, Facebook says it will bring its blood donation sign up feature to select US cities ahead of a wider rollout
Facebook says its blood donation feature in India, Bangladesh, Brazil and Pakistan has been doing so well, over 35 million users have signed up to be donors.
Bangladesh orders mobile operators to shut down high-speed mobile internet services to “prevent rumours and propaganda” ahead of national elections on Sunday
Al Jazeera :
Bangladesh orders mobile operators to shut down high-speed mobile internet services to “prevent rumours and propaganda” ahead of national elections on Sunday
Al Jazeera :
Social media censorship in Bangladesh hints at long-term problems for publishers
Damaris Colhoun / Columbia Journalism Review :
Social media censorship in Bangladesh hints at long-term problems for publishers
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Bangladesh shuts down messaging services to quell violence
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