Around 79-80% of broadband internet services will be restored by tonight (July 24, 2024), according to Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB). ISPAB President Emdadul Hoque told UNB that they are aiming to fully restore broadband internet services by tonight. “We are working on this; hope at least 70-80% will be restored,” he added. Govt offices to operate from 11 am to 3 pm Wednesday, Thursday: Ministry Internet services in some areas were restored last night. Important establishments including government institutions, banks, gas and electricity service providers had broadband internet services restored on a priority basis. State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak will speak in detail on this matter at the BTRC Bhaban this afternoon.

Internet service providers and cable operators on Saturday suspended their previous decision to block access to the web for three hours across the country.

Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Monday said establishing internet facilities as one of the basic rights to face the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution is a demand of time.