The interim government has provided a comprehensive explanation regarding the number of content removal requests sent to Google. In a statement posted on the Chief Adviser’s office Facebook page on 28 November, the administration clarified that it has never requested removal of legitimate news reports, social media posts, online articles, videos, or political commentary, except in cases involving misinformation, propaganda, or unlawful character attacks.
Requests related to illegal content are submitted via law enforcement agencies and the National Cybersecurity Agency to BTRC, ensuring that only content posing genuine harm is flagged. The government stressed that it does not manage social media control bots or operate units equivalent to those used by previous administrations. Moreover, no Bangladeshi agency has the power to unilaterally remove content; requests must always go through the relevant platform.
According to Google’s Transparency Report, 279 requests were made from Bangladesh in the first half of 2025, compared with 867 in June–December 2022 under the Awami League. The report shows that 65% of requests were categorised as “Not enough information,” indicating minimal political intent. Previous periods also recorded low numbers compared to past governments, highlighting the interim administration’s measured approach.
The statement highlighted that Bangladesh faced intense misinformation campaigns from abroad and internally, requiring the government to report specific cases to maintain cyber stability. Following the Anti-Terrorism Act enforcement and international legal proceedings, online disinformation and calls for violence increased.
Safeguarding the nation’s cyberspace, protecting political stability, ensuring communal harmony, and defending all social groups online and offline remain central to government operations. The interim administration cited international recognition of Bangladesh’s progress, particularly Freedom on the Net 2025, which reported unprecedented improvements in internet freedom. The country’s score increased from 40 to 45, marking the highest level in seven years, attributed to efforts preventing internet shutdowns and implementing cybersecurity reforms.