US calls for full, undisrupted access to internet, social media in Bangladesh

Acknowledging the restoration of telecommunications across Bangladesh, the United States has called for full and undisrupted public access to internet and social media services.

“We’re aware of some restoration of telecommunications across Bangladesh, but we are calling for full and undisrupted public access to the internet and social media services,” Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the United States Department of State Vedant Patel told reporters at a regular briefing on Monday.

This will enable people in Bangladesh – including US citizens in the country – to be able to access critical information, he said.

Patel said that they, both in public and private, continue to call for a “lasting and peaceful” resolution to the current situation.

“And we reiterate our unwavering support for the freedom of peaceful assembly,” he said.

Source: UNB