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.
'Fake' Polls Data: Journo placed on three-day remand
A Khulna court yesterday placed Hedayet Hossain Mollah, local correspondent of the Dhaka Tribune, on a three-day remand in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.
Revise Digital Security Act
Expressing serious concerns at the deteriorating human rights situation in Bangladesh, the European Parliament yesterday regretted the government's decision to enact the Digital Security Act ahead of the national election.
Amir Khasru freed from Chattogram jail on bail
BNP Standing Committee Member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury is released on bail from Chattogram Central Jail in a case filed under the ICT Act.
Court rejects Mainul's bail petition
A Dhaka court yesterday rejected Barrister Mainul Hosein's bail petition in a case filed under Digital Security Act for defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti during a TV talk-show.
Mainul Hosein shown arrested under Digital Security Act
Barrister Mainul Hosein was yesterday shown arrested in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for defaming journalist Masuda Bhatti during a TV talk show on October 16.
Digital Security Act enacted to prevent yellow journalism: Inu
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu tells the parliament that the Digital Security Act-2018 has been enacted so that media run news based on facts instead of indulging in yellow journalism.
Mainul sued under Digital Security Act
An Awami League leader yesterday sued Barrister Mainul Hosein under the Digital Security Act for “dishonouring journalist Masuda Bhatti and the entire female community”.
No scope to amend new laws before election: Quader
There is no scope to amend the much-debated Digital Security Act and Road Transport Act before the next general election, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said yesterday.
Digital Security Act: Legal notice seeks proper amendments
A Supreme Court lawyer yesterday served a legal notice on the authorities concerned for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.
Amend nine sections of Digital Security Act
Editors of the country's leading newspapers yesterday took to the streets and formed a human chain to press for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.