Government didn't shut down the internet; fiber optic cables are under attack - Palak

State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak claims the internet has not been intentionally shut down, attributing connectivity issues to vandalism. He stated, "We have not shut down the internet anywhere. There has been no directive to do so." Palak blamed terrorists for attacking fiber optic installations, cutting cables, and setting locations on fire, making uninterrupted service impossible. Meanwhile, mobile operators Grameenphone, Robi, and Banglalink reported that authorities have turned off mobile internet services.