Digital Security Act

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

Sorry Mushtaq bhai, I couldn’t show you this fascist-free country: Ashfaque Nipun

The "Mohanagar" director shared a heartfelt tribute, expressing his deep respect for Mushtaq Ahmed and lamenting that he couldn't show the fearless writer a liberated nation, free from dictatorship.

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.

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

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

DSA case: Prothom Alo editor gets 6-week anticipatory bail from HC

The High Court today granted a six-week anticipatory bail to Prothom Alo Editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

DSA case: Prothom Alo editor seeks anticipatory bail from HC

Prothom Alo editor and Publisher Matiur Rahman today sought anticipatory bail from the High Court in a case filed against him under the Digital Security Act.

March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Arrest of Prothom Alo journo: JU students stage demo, demand release by Sunday

Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) today blocked the Dhaka-Aricha Highway, protesting the arrest of Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams in a case filed under the Digital Security Act

March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023

Shams sent to jail 35hrs after being picked up

Nearly 35 hours after he was picked up from home, Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman Shams was yesterday produced before a Dhaka court that sent him to jail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Victimising Shams shows why DSA should go

Yet another proof that the DSA has become a tool to suppress criticism and free thinking. 

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

DSA case filed against BCL leader over photo with 'pistol' in his waist

A case was filed against a Bangladesh Chhatra League leader in Faridpur today under Digital Security Act for posting a photo on his Facebook page with a pistol-like object in his waist.

March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023

Sued under DSA: Woman dies in Rab custody

An employee of a Naogaon union land office who stood accused in a case under the Digital Security Act died in the custody of Rab-5 after suffering haemorrhages of the brain

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Rabindranath returns

The arrival, “forced” disappearance, and reappearance of a Rabindranath Tagore sculpture at Dhaka University has recently been the talk of the town

February 8, 2023
February 8, 2023

Accused in DSA Case: Teen spends 8 months in solitary confinement

On October 17, 2021, an entire fishing village in Rangpur’s Pirganj upazila was set ablaze allegedly because a Hindu teen hurt the religious sentiments of the locals through a derogatory social media post.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

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