A ban of the video hosting service TikTok began in Nepal on November 13, 2023, with the government attributing it to the disruption of social harmony.
Despite failed attempts to address these concerns with TikTok directly, the government imposed the ban to protect public interests and promote responsible social media use.
[5] The ban on TikTok in Nepal has sparked concerns like hindrances to business promotions, speculation about political motives, discontent among users reliant on the platform, and criticism regarding democratic principles and freedom of expression.
[6][7] The ban on TikTok in Nepal had sparked widespread protests and debates across the country, both offline and on social media platforms.
[11] In August 2024, the ban was lifted after TikTok reached an agreement with government authorities to help identify misuse of the app in real-time and catch cybercrimes.