DSA

To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.

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.

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.

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.

Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry

The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the CSA

The timing of the Cyber Security Act, in the run-up to the elections, was hardly surprising

What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?

Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today

The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.

August 23, 2024
August 23, 2024

To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

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.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

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.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

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.

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023

Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry

The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

September 18, 2023
September 18, 2023

The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the CSA

The timing of the Cyber Security Act, in the run-up to the elections, was hardly surprising

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today

The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.