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.

February 25, 2016
February 25, 2016

Media, critical of govt, under severe pressure

Bangladesh has been taken to task by Amnesty International for becoming increasingly dangerous for those speaking their minds.

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

Journo leaders concerned over ‘threat’ to Star, its editor

Journalist leaders today express their deep concern over the threats to shut leading English newspaper The Daily Star and arrest its editor.

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

2015 saw attack on freedom of expression

Freedom of expression came under severe attack in Bangladesh last year, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2016.

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

The case for freedom of expression

The recent gruesome killings and attack of young bloggers, and the murder of a publisher by unknown assailants last year...

January 7, 2016
January 7, 2016

Freedom of expression - the only choice

It may not be wise to compare Bangladesh with France, but is there any scope of denying the fact that the true essence of democracy lies within the space of freedom of expression?

December 8, 2015
December 8, 2015

Spirit of Liberation War at stake: Fakhrul

BNP alleges that the objectives and spirit of the 1971 Liberation War, including people’s democratic rights, rights of expression and economic freedom are now at stake due to the government’s repressive acts.

November 26, 2015
November 26, 2015

Debate in European Parliament on freedom of expression in Bangladesh

The European Parliament (EP) will see a debate on a motion to adopt a resolution on the freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015

Blogger Oyasiqur killing: 5 Ansarullah men to be charged, says DMP

Detectives will submit charge sheet against five members of Ansarullah Bangla Team and several unknown persons in blogger Oyasiqur Rahman killing case.

August 29, 2015
August 29, 2015

Witness identifies blogger Niloy’s killer, cops say

A witness identifies one of the four suspects held in connection with blogger Niloy murder, confirming that he took part in the August 7 grisly killing at Goran neighbourhood in Dhaka, cops say.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Social media, freedom of expression and the ICT Act

Now the question is, can we say whatever we want on Facebook, Twitter or blogs? Some argue that comments made on social media should be ignored as they are people's very personal expressions. However, social media embody two spheres—a private sphere and a public sphere— simultaneously.