Digital Security Act
Silencing the critic: The cost of stifling voices in the name of authority
Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?
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.
Bangladesh govt. forms 'National Cyber Security Agency'
The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.
Cases under DSA: ‘It feels unreal to be free’
The phone number of Sirajum Munira, the elder sister of Khadijatul Kubra, a Jagannath University student who was in jail for over 14 months in DSA cases, flashed on the screen of this correspondent’s mobile.
JnU student Khadijatul walks out of jail after over 14 months
Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra was released from Kashimpur jail this morning, more than 14 months after being arrested in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act
JnU student Khadijatul set for release after SC upholds HC bail
The Supreme Court today upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act, clearing the way of her release
A youth forced to censor their thoughts
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
Parliament passes Cyber Security Bill
Parliament passed the Cyber Security Bill after the State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak tabled it in today's session
What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?
How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
DSA 2.0 is every bit as dangerous
Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns
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
Relabelling the DSA won’t protect citizens from cybercrimes
DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.
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.
Proposed cyber security law up for public opinion: law minister
People will get 14 days to give their opinion on the proposed cyber security law, Law Minister Anisul Huq said
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: 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
