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
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
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.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 'Secret deal has been struck, nothing to worry about'
Is that how democracy works for us?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bangladesh partly free in internet freedom: Study
Bangladesh is “party free” in terms of using internet, according to the latest report of Freedom House.
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.
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.
Concern over 'worsening' freedom of expression
Expressing concern over the “worsening” state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh, the International Publishers Association (IPA)
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.
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.
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.