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

July 18, 2020
July 18, 2020

Bogura imam held under DSA for ‘defaming PM’

Police arrest an imam of a local mosque from Sherpur upazila of Bogura under the Digital Security Act (DSA) for making “defamatory remarks against the prime minister, spreading anti-state propaganda and communal statements through Facebook.”

July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020

Digital Security Act: Three journalists get bail in Habiganj

Three journalists of Dainik Amar Habiganj, a local newspaper, were granted bail this afternoon in a case filed under Digital Security Act.

July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020

DSA case: Cartoonist Kishore, 3 others interrogated at jail gate

The investigation officer has interrogated four accused, including cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore, for two working days at jail gate in connection with a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

June 30, 2020
June 30, 2020

Sampadak Parishad condemns arrest of journalists under Digital Security Act

Sampadak Parishad today condemned the recent spate of cases and arrest of editors, journalists, writers and university teachers under the Digital Security Act for expressing critical views about mismanagement in dealing with Covid-19.

June 27, 2020
June 27, 2020

Arrested under DSA: RU teacher suspended

Rajshahi University authorities have suspended teacher Kazi Zahidur Rahman, who was arrested under the Digital Security Act for making "defamatory" comments about Awami League's deceased presidium member Mohammed Nasim.

June 25, 2020
June 25, 2020

SUST now wants to withdraw DSA case against student

Amid nationwide criticism over suing a student under Digital Security Act (DSA), the authorities of Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) decided to withdraw the case.

June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020

DSA violations: Police given 5 days to quiz cartoonist Kishore, 3 others at jail gate

A virtual court in Dhaka gives Ramna police five more working days to interrogate four accused, including cartoonist Ahmed Kabir Kishore at the jail gate in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.

June 24, 2020
June 24, 2020

Digital Security Act: Photojournalist Kajol denied bail

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

June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020

‘Defaming PM’ on Facebook: Parents of arrested Mymensingh 9th grader apologise

Parents of the ninth grader who was arrested on Saturday under the Digital Security Act for allegedly defaming Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a Facebook post, have apologised for their son’s mistake and sought his release.

June 23, 2020
June 23, 2020

Photojournalist Kajol shown arrested under Digital Security Act

Photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol has been shown arrested in a case filed under Digital Security Act.