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 26, 2021
April 26, 2021

Digital Security Act: 2 siblings in Ctg jailed for posting ‘anti-government’ statuses on Facebook

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.

March 24, 2021
March 24, 2021

Facebook status against minister: 2 Chhatra League leaders sued under DSA

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.

March 21, 2021
March 21, 2021

Digital Security Act: A farmer, far from internet, on the run

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.

December 24, 2020
December 24, 2020

Digital Security Act: Provide training to IOs to end probe in 75 days, HC orders

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.

October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020

Digital Security Act: HC asks why photojournalist Kajol shouldn’t be granted bail

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.

October 4, 2020
October 4, 2020

Ahmed Kishore, detained under Digital Security Act, wins ‘Courage In Cartooning Award 2020’

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.

September 29, 2020
September 29, 2020

Digital Security Act: Sangram editor’s bail stayed

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.

September 14, 2020
September 14, 2020

Digital Security Act: 3 including online news portal editor sent to jail in Barishal

Three people including the editor of an online news portal were sent to jail in a case filed under Digital Security Act yesterday.

August 24, 2020
August 24, 2020

Photojournalist Kajol denied bail in case under Digital Security Act

A Dhaka court has again rejected a bail petition of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

July 29, 2020
July 29, 2020

Digital Security Act: Journalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol denied bail

A virtual court in Dhaka today rejected a bail petition of photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed against him with Kamrangirchar Police Station under the Digital Security Act.