freedom of expression

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

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

CSA clauses that threaten freedom of expression to be reconsidered: Nahid

The Cyber Security Act came into effect last year, replacing the controversial Digital Security Act

How to make dissenters out of citizens

Awami League has always found justification in the Nietzschean theory of cultivating or “inventing” enemies

Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial

The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.

Lifespan of the Leviathan

Who would want to move for democracy and risk losing it all?

Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

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

CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.

April 21, 2022
April 21, 2022

When sentiments reign over reason

Some of us may breathe a sigh of relief that Hriday Mondal, imprisoned for 19 days and denied bail twice, for trying to explain the difference between science and religion to his students, has been granted bail.

September 10, 2018
September 10, 2018

How are we doing — as human beings?

It is one of the biggest paradoxes of present time — the contradiction of having the most remarkable advancements in technology with the most regressive developments in human civilisation.

April 10, 2018
April 10, 2018

Digital Security Bill-2018: Subsection to be added if necessary, law minister says

Law Minister Anisul Huq says that a subsection will be included in the proposed digital security act if it is necessary for removing confusion over the freedom of expression.

November 14, 2017
November 14, 2017

Bangladesh partly free in internet freedom: Study

Bangladesh is “party free” in terms of using internet, according to the latest report of Freedom House.

May 3, 2017
May 3, 2017

2016 repressive for Bangladesh press freedom: ARTICLE 19

Marking 2016 a repressive year for press freedom in Bangladesh, London-based ARTICLE 19, an NGO defending freedom of expression, says 320 violations, including murders, abductions and threats against journalists, took place within that period.

October 29, 2016
October 29, 2016

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.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

Concern over 'worsening' freedom of expression

Expressing concern over the “worsening” state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh, the International Publishers Association (IPA)

June 15, 2016
June 15, 2016

Govt repression on media on: Khaleda

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia alleges that the government has continued its repression on journalists and threats to the media.

June 14, 2016
June 14, 2016

Media enjoying ‘full freedom’ under AL-led govt

Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu says both newspapers and electronic media are now enjoying “full freedom” under the Sheikh Hasina-led present government.

June 13, 2016
June 13, 2016

Int’l groups move UN to protect freedom of expression in Bangladesh

A number of international groups working on press freedom and freedom of expression urge urgent and concrete steps by the United Nations (UN) to reverse the deteriorating climate for free expression in Bangladesh.

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