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

January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023

Pritom Das walks out of jail 131 days after arrest in DSA case

Pritom Das, a leader of left-leaning organisation Rashtra Sangskar Andolan, walked out of jail on bail yesterday, 131 days after he was arrested in a case filed under the Digital Security Act on for "hurting religious sentiment".

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

Charges framed against 'Shishu Bokta' in DSA case

A Dhaka tribunal today framed charges against two people, including Rafiqul Islam Madani, widely known as "Shishu Bokta", in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023

Cases Under DSA: Almost all accused kept hanging

Only two percent of the people accused under the Digital Security Act saw their cases come to a close with the court handing either a conviction, an acquittal or the dismissal of the case.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Hand over that keycard, 2022: Your access has been revoked

Many things happened in the expansive, sprawling world of tech in 2022 and most were less than desirable.

October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022

Gagging young voices: The unreasonable nature of our digital laws

As it stands now, any person whom law enforcement authorities deem to have breached the DSA will be arrested without a warrant.

October 4, 2022
October 4, 2022

29 institutions ‘critical info infrastructure’

The government has announced 29 agencies and institutions such as the Prime Minister’s Office, central and state-owned banks, and the national identity and immigration departments as “critical information infrastructure”, officially declaring illegal access to their information as punishable offence.

September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022

Jhumon Das denied bail in DSA case; family to file appeal

A Sunamganj court today (September 26, 2022) rejected the bail plea of Jhumon Das who was arrested in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Evidence (Amendment) Bill placed in JS

The  “Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2022” incorporating the admissibility of digital evidence in the court was placed in parliament yesterday.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Legal notice wants fake news, misinfo on Facebook, YouTube removed

A Supreme Court lawyer today sent a legal notice to remove Facebook posts and YouTube videos containing “fake and concocted news that incite violence and public disorder” in Bangladesh.

August 20, 2022
August 20, 2022

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.