https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/p91s0hm99q

The claims made in the text from Prothom Alo state that Facebook and Telegram have been blocked on mobile networks in Bangladesh as a measure for security and law enforcement, with the directive issued by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). This claim is corroborated by multiple sources. According to The Business Standard, Facebook and Telegram were indeed made inaccessible through mobile data on August 2, 2024, following an unofficial regulatory instruction, and this was confirmed by sources at telecom operators The Business Standard. Additionally, The Daily Messenger reported similar disruptions, noting that users faced issues accessing these apps from the afternoon of August 2, 2024, and that the restrictions were linked to student protests and a call for a march The Daily Messenger. These sources confirm the temporary nature of the ban and its connection to maintaining security and order during a period of civil unrest. Therefore, the claims made in the Prothom Alo article are accurate and supported by other news outlets.