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.
Digital Security Act: PM rules out talks
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday dismissed any possibility of talks with the Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) on the Digital Security Act, saying there is no scope for discussions as the law has already been enacted.
People suffering from ‘digital phobia’: BNP
BNP says the countrymen are now suffering from “digital phobia” as the government has recently enacted much-talked-about Digital Security Act 2018 to “restrict” freedom of expression.
‘Govt doesn’t want to curb free speech’
The government has no intention to curb freedom of expression which lays foundation of its democratic governance, Law Minister Anisul Huq briefs diplomats.
Digital Security Act: Human chain tomorrow
The Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) is to form a human chain on Monday (October) protesting enactment of the Digital Security Act 2018.
Time for talks not over yet
Law Minister Anisul Huq yesterday said time for discussion on the Digital Security Act is not over yet.
Digital Security Act: SAHR calls for review
South Asians for Human Rights (SAHR) yesterday expressed deep concern over passing of the Digital Security Act 2018 by the Bangladesh government despite strong criticism at national and international levels.
Digital Security Act: Editors' Council press confce tomorrow
The Sampadak Parishad will hold a press conference at noon tomorrow to reiterate its demand that the Digital Security Act be amended to protect freedom of speech, independent journalism and media institutions from the threat of police intervention and arbitrary arrest.
Revise Digital Security Act
The United Nations Human Rights office has called for urgent revision of the Digital Security Act in a bid to ensure checks and balances against arbitrary arrests and other undue restrictions.
All in vain
The Digital Security Act faces an unprecedented protest and criticism.
Appeal & Denial
"Journalists who do not publish false news need not worry about the Digital Security Bill."