Free 1GB Internet for All on July 18 in Bangladesh

Here’s everything you need to know:

→ Bangladesh Telecom Authority (BTRC) has ordered all mobile operators to give 1GB free internet to users on July 18

→ The free data will be valid for five days, as part of a government plan to honor the July Movement

→ Operators must inform customers in advance by SMS about the free internet offer

→ The initiative aims to promote digital freedom and reflect public expectations

→ Some mobile companies raised concerns about taxes and extra costs for delivering the free data

→ The move comes a year after a nationwide internet blackout during protests on July 18, 2024