Cyber Security Act
A law that gagged
Some made a differing comment, some drew a political cartoon and some made a joke online – and they all ended up in jail, in some cases for months. This is how the Digital Security Act (DSA) and later the Cyber Security Act (CSA) were used to gag freedom of expression and freedom of the press.
A victory for free expression
The Daily Star endorses the interim government's decision to repeal the draconian Cyber Security Act.
Govt will scrap CSA within a week
The Cyber Security Act will be repealed within a week and all cases filed under the act will be withdrawn, Nahid Islam, adviser to the posts, telecommunications, and information technology ministry, said yesterday.
The tall task of fixing Bangladesh
Are three months enough to hold a free and fair election? Because that is not the only concern at hand.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?
The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
The price we pay with each deleted word
With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.
A youth forced to censor their thoughts
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today
The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.
Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’
A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded
Cyber Security Act will not stop criminalising freedom of expression
It is rather dubious why the government wants to have another draconian cyber security law right before the next national elections.
We don’t want more people in jail for their posts on the internet
The DSA is being renamed to Cyber Security Act (CSA) with some cosmetic changes and hefty fines.
From DSA to CSA: Key areas of concern stay
Not only was the Digital Security Act not repealed, the proposed changes in the law were not in line with the recommendations made by Bangladesh civil society groups and the United Nations
Cyber Security Act: Stakeholders should have a say in it
The US encourages Bangladesh to give all stakeholders an opportunity to review and provide input to the new draft Cyber Security Act to ensure it meets international standards.
A repackaged DSA brings renewed worries
Government must address concerns raised by the media, rights defenders
Cyber Security Act to replace DSA
The Digital Security Act is being “transformed” and “modernised” and will now be named the Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the existing law will be amended.
Cyber Security Act: Only fine, no jail time for defamation
There will be jail term of three or six months if fine not paid, the law minister said
Govt decides to ‘transform’ DSA into ‘Cyber Security Act’
The government has decided to "transform" and "modernise" the Digital Security Act and change its name to Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the existing law will be amended