A legal notice has been sent in Bangladesh demanding a ban on the use of social media platforms such as Facebook and TikTok by individuals under 16 years of age. The notice also calls for effective regulation to prevent misuse of these platforms. It was issued by Barrister Sanaullah Nuri on behalf of the Legal Voice Foundation and addressed to the secretaries of the Posts and Telecommunications and ICT ministries, as well as the chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).

The notice states that the use of social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube has taken a concerning negative turn, particularly among children and adolescents. It highlights that social media-related violence and addiction are causing serious harm to their physical and mental health, distancing them from sports and studies, and leading to moral decline and involvement in criminal activities.

The notice urges authorities to take realistic measures within 15 days to establish effective control over social media and curb its misuse, noting that many parents lack sufficient knowledge to manage their children's digital behavior.