freedom of speech in Bangladesh
A repackaged DSA brings renewed worries
Government must address concerns raised by the media, rights defenders
We need a vibrant library culture
National Book Centre must do a better job to fulfil its mandate
A blatant disregard for rights treaties
The Digital Security Act must go, before it inflicts further harm
Why the DSA should be scrapped
A major weakness of the law is its inconsistency with the other existing laws.
So long as DSA exists, free and fair elections are impossible
Whether or not Bangladesh can salvage its image as a democracy will entirely depend on how the next election is conducted.
Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use
A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy
This lawfare against the press must stop
Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom
An ‘Adarsha’ upheld
HC’s order to give Adarsha Prokashoni a stall in the Boi Mela a promising development
Today’s readers, tomorrow’s leaders
Authorities must take better care of public and private libraries
Clarification, or admission of guilt?
The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.
How can breaching citizens’ privacy be lawful?
We should be concerned about the deployment of surveillance tech without any judicial oversight
Dwindling university autonomy in Bangladesh
Our recently published study has found several alarming factors contributing to declining academic freedom in the universities of Bangladesh.
Why are our digital laws so troublesome?
Regulation should not mean suppression of freedom of speech and thought.
Journalists need regular salaries, institutional support, says Nadeem Qadir at book launch
Qadir’s book includes insight on the origins and evolution of journalism in Bangladesh, firsthand experiences of journalists who have struggled and resigned from large media houses, research and case studies, and proposed solutions.
Why politicians should study human rights
For human rights advocates, 2022 has been a catastrophic year.
