Bangladeshi phone companies must offer free internet to every customer on July 18. The government ordered all mobile operators to hand out 1 gigabyte of data at no cost. Users can surf the web for five whole days without paying a single penny. The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission announced on Wednesday. The Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications backed up the decision with official orders.
The free internet marks exactly one year since the previous Awami League government shut down the web completely. Authorities blocked all internet access during violent protests and government crackdowns. Millions of people lost their connections for days during the brutal period. The blackout left families unable to contact each other during dangerous times. Students and workers were unable to access vital information when they needed it most.
Phone companies across the country will start distributing the free data on the anniversary date. Every mobile user receives a 1 gigabyte bonus, regardless of their current plan. The gift celebrates the return of internet freedom after months of restrictions. Customers can use the data for social media, messaging, video calls, and web browsing. The government wants people to recognize the importance of internet access in their daily lives.
The free internet marks exactly one year since the previous Awami League government shut down the web completely. Authorities blocked all internet access during violent protests and government crackdowns. Millions of people lost their connections for days during the brutal period. The blackout left families unable to contact each other during dangerous times. Students and workers were unable to access vital information when they needed it most.
Phone companies across the country will start distributing the free data on the anniversary date. Every mobile user receives a 1 gigabyte bonus, regardless of their current plan. The gift celebrates the return of internet freedom after months of restrictions. Customers can use the data for social media, messaging, video calls, and web browsing. The government wants people to recognize the importance of internet access in their daily lives.
