The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has ordered telecom operators to suspend internet service from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today in Nayapaltan, where the opposition party BNP is holding a massive rally.

According to the directive seen by The Daily Star, the directive was issued per the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs and with the approval of the posts and telecommunications division.

Source: https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/btrc-asks-telecom-operators-shut-down-internet-9-hours-nayapaltan-3454956