Dissent
World Freedom Day / Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
The Modi Decade
Dissent is framed as disloyalty, with criticism of government policies labeled “anti-national.”
How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight
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.
Thoughts on Sajid’s and Sourodip’s victory
Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?
Football: Balotelli on a slippery slope at Nice
After a near-perfect start to his season at Nice, Mario Balotelli appears to be on a slippery slope after being sent off for dissent in a Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Digital Security Act, 2016
The draft Digital Security Act 2016, intended to address the need for cyber-crime legislation, according to the authorities, was approved on August 22, 2016, by the Cabinet. But members of civil society, media and activists have already expressed their concerns over the draft law impinging upon people's freedom of expression.
Freedom is more than the absence of oppression
Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.
The Modi Decade
Dissent is framed as disloyalty, with criticism of government policies labeled “anti-national.”
How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight
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.
Thoughts on Sajid’s and Sourodip’s victory
Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?
Football: Balotelli on a slippery slope at Nice
After a near-perfect start to his season at Nice, Mario Balotelli appears to be on a slippery slope after being sent off for dissent in a Ligue 1 game on Saturday.
Digital Security Act, 2016
The draft Digital Security Act 2016, intended to address the need for cyber-crime legislation, according to the authorities, was approved on August 22, 2016, by the Cabinet. But members of civil society, media and activists have already expressed their concerns over the draft law impinging upon people's freedom of expression.