Bangladesh's government has been warned to take action after unrest and arrests surrounding a controversial decision to block access to YouTube on the country's internet network.

Bangladesh's government has been warned to take action after unrest and arrests surrounding a controversial decision to block access to YouTube on the country's internet network.

More than 2,000 websites were blocked in Bangladesh this week after the government ordered Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to censor online content deemed undesirable or threatening to public order.

The move came amid growing tensions between the government and opposition supporters who had been using social media platforms like YouTube and Facebook to organize protests against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ruling Awami League party.

However, following widespread criticism from activists and journalists who argue that such measures violate freedom of speech rights enshrined in Bangladesh's constitution, officials agreed Thursday to temporarily lift restrictions on YouTube until further notice.

In addition to lifting the ban on YouTube, officials also agreed to hold talks with representatives from civil society organizations including human rights groups about how best to address concerns surrounding online censorship moving forward.

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