What's blocked in Bangladesh
All major apps work today; the country had a full internet shutdown during the July–August 2024 protests.
- WhatsApp: Works
- Voice & video calls: Works
- Telegram: Works
- Signal: Works
- Discord: Works
- Facebook: Works
- Instagram: Works
- X (Twitter): Works
- TikTok: Works
- YouTube: Works
- Google: Works
- Works
- Age-gated
- Partly blocked
- Slowed down
- Blocked
App by app
None of the 41 apps we track is blocked or restricted in Bangladesh right now.
Not offered in Bangladesh
These companies don't sell their service here. That's a business or sanctions decision, not government censorship.
Working normally
Social media
Video, TV & music
Games
The 3 VPNs that fit Bangladesh
Our assessment, plus what visitors in Bangladesh are reporting this week.
Picked for streaming and everyday privacy.
NordVPN
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Surfshark
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ExpressVPN
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Not sure about these three? See 3 more VPNs CyberGhost, Private Internet Access and Proton VPN
CyberGhost
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Private Internet Access
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Proton VPN
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What's going on
Bangladesh cut the internet nationwide in July 2024 and blocked Facebook, YouTube and TikTok during the student uprising. Access was restored after the government fell, and the interim government pledged not to repeat shutdowns.
Before you connect: Keep a VPN ready around elections, when platform blocks have happened before.
Is a VPN legal in Bangladesh?
Legal
VPN use is legal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Questions people ask
Are any apps blocked in Bangladesh?
None of the 41 apps we track is fully blocked in Bangladesh right now. All major apps work today; the country had a full internet shutdown during the July–August 2024 protests.
Which streaming and online services are not available in Bangladesh?
Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, BBC iPlayer, JioHotstar and PayPal are not offered in Bangladesh. That is the companies' decision, often because of licensing or sanctions.
Is it legal to use a VPN in Bangladesh?
Legal. VPN use is legal.
Which VPN works in Bangladesh?
Our picks for Bangladesh are NordVPN, Surfshark and ExpressVPN. Check the live votes on this page for this week's results.
Report a block
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