When the new cyber protection law comes into effect, a majority of the cases filed under its predecessors -- Digital Security Act and Cyber Security Act -- will automatically be dismissed.
Scope for return of repressive practices must be prevented
Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.
How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.
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.
The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?
With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.
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.
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".
Politicians are the worst victims of the Digital Security Act, with at least 167 of them being prosecuted under the controversial law during 2020 and 2021.
A Dhaka tribunal today framed charges against Rafiqul Islam Madani, widely known as “Shishu Bokta”, in a case filed with Gazipur’s Gacha Police Station under the Digital Security Act for allegedly making anti-state, provocative remarks and creating chaos.
Two siblings were sent to jail by a court in Chattogram today after they were arrested by police in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA) on charge of posting anti-government statuses on Facebook.
Two local Chhatra League leaders were sued under Digital Security Act allegedly for spreading false information and rumour against Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastagir Gazi on Facebook in Narayanganj.
A rural farmer, who does not have access to the internet, let alone have a Facebook account, has been on the run since he was sued under the Digital Security Act five months ago over a post on the social media platform.
The High Court has directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to take necessary steps for providing training to the investigation officers concerned in order to complete probes into cases filed under Digital Security Act in 75 days.
The High Court today issued a rule asking the authorities concerned of the government to explain in two weeks why photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol should not be granted bail in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.
Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) has presented its annual “Robert Russell Courage in Cartooning Award” to Ahmed Kabir Kishore, who was arrested under the Digital Security Act in Bangladesh over five months ago.
The Supreme Court today stayed for eight weeks a High Court order that granted bail to daily Sangram Editor Abul Asad in a case filed under Digital Security Act.
