Digital Security Act 2018

Cyber Security Act and the fear of history repeating itself

No one would have any objection if a cybersecurity law was enacted to deal with cybercrimes without infringing freedom of speech.

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

Is the Data Protection Act an extension of DSA?

Over the past several months, efforts have been afoot to frame a data protection law in Bangladesh.

International Day of Democracy 2022 / Democracy facing an existential struggle

It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.

UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

Thoughts on Sajid’s and Sourodip’s victory

Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?

World Press Freedom Day: Speak now or forever hold your tongue

Essentially, if someone expresses a critical view of the achievement of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, or the country’s relationship with another nation in a Facebook status, or even in a private message between friends on WhatsApp, that individual could be subjected to criminal punishment under the DSA, intrusive surveillance under the data protection law, or censorship under the digital, social media and OTT platform regulations. 

Digital Security Act may have led to some excesses: Momen tells Washington

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has said there might have been excesses while enforcing the Digital Security Act, "but the government is now very careful to make sure the law is not abused".

3 Meherpur journos sued under Digital Security Act

Three journalists of a local newspaper in Meherpur have been sued under the Digital Security Act.

February 24, 2020
February 24, 2020

HC questions legality of two sections under Digital Security Act

The High Court questions the legality of two sections under the Digital Security Act involving the publishing of false or intimidating information, and crimes and penalty for deterioration of law and order.

August 19, 2019
August 19, 2019

Case against Shahidul: SC upholds stay on probe

The Supreme Court yesterday upheld a High Court order that stayed the investigation of the case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act against renowned photographer Shahidul Alam.

August 5, 2019
August 5, 2019

2 held in Bogura for ‘spreading rumours’ in social media

Two persons are arrested from Bogura Sadar upazila for allegedly spreading rumours in social media.

May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019

Poet Henry Sawpon gets bail in Digital Security Act case

A court in Barishal grants bail to poet and journalist Henry Sawpon in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

April 15, 2019
April 15, 2019

Sonagazi ex-OC sued, PBI asked to submit report by Apr 30

Dhaka Cyber Tribunal takes the case filed against former officer-in-charge (OC) of Sonagazi Model Police Station Moazzem Hossain into cognisance and asks the Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) to submit a report by April 30.

January 24, 2019
January 24, 2019

1 held for ‘spreading rumour’ on social media

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab-10) today claimed to have detained a man on charge of spreading rumours on social media.

January 21, 2019
January 21, 2019

Khulna journo gets anticipatory bail

The High Court grants anticipatory bail to Rashidul Islam, the daily Manab Zamin’s staff reporter for Khulna, for four weeks in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019

3 held for ‘spreading fake photos, derogatory remarks on PM’

Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) claims to have detained three men in Chattogram, Bogura and Rajshahi for allegedly spreading photoshopped images and making derogatory comments about the prime minister on social media.

January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019

DT journo gets bail

A Khulna court yesterday granted bail to Hedait Hossain Molla, local correspondent of the Dhaka Tribune, in a case filed under digital security Act.

January 3, 2019
January 3, 2019

‘Fake’ polls data: CPJ for immediate release of Khulna journo

The Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Bangladeshi authorities to immediately release Hedayet Hossain Mollah, who was arrested in Khulna in relation to his election coverage.

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