Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today announced that popular online
messaging and calling services WhatsApp and Viber will be blocked
temporarily, if needed, in order to nab militants and prevent terrorist
activities in the country.
Some people are carrying out criminal activities by misusing these
apps, the PM said. “Therefore, I will suspend operation of these apps
for some days time, when needed, in order to arrest the perpetrators.”
The premier made this announcement in response to a query of Awami League lawmaker Hazi Selim at the Jatiya Sangsad.
Hasina however did not specify when the government is going to block the apps.
She also called upon the lawmakers, countrymen and electronic media
to help arrest those involved in terrorist and militant activities.
