Bangladesh Bans WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

Bangladesh government announced a nationwide ban on WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok

The ban, which took effect immediately, restricts access to these popular social media apps throughout Bangladesh.

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Latest ban is a continuation of these measures, reflecting the government's ongoing concerns about social media's role in societal disturbances.

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Bangladesh's decision follows a similar move by Turkey, which also announced a ban on Instagram earlier on same day.

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