freedom of speech
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.
Silencing the critic: The cost of stifling voices in the name of authority
Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?
Voices in captivity
To justify the restrictions, governments run a fear factory.
Are we listening to the young voices?
Lack of interest among young voters serves as a wake-up call
Has DU admin turned into a PR agency for the ruling party?
One can argue that DU has lost its inherent structural identity and characteristics as a democratic and free institution for learning and research
Why is our youth too scared to speak out?
Government must protect their rights and invest in their prospects
Are we listening to the young people?
They must be able to enjoy the benefits of a functioning democracy
A youth forced to censor their thoughts
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
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.
Concern over extremism, shrinking of political space
Terming political situation in Bangladesh worrying, members of the European Parliament (EP) called for dialogue between democratic parties of the country to reach a political consensus, and for greater respect for freedom of speech.
Pakistani activist murdered in Karachi
A prominent Pakistani journalist and human rights activist, Khurram Zaki, is shot dead in Karachi.
Who says we're not free?
Last week, Freedom House, an independent watchdog organisation that conducts research and advocacy on democracy, political freedom...
Amnesty urges action to stop attacks on secular activists
Amnesty International today urges the Bangladesh authorities to ensure protection of activists and writers who are under threat.
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.
2 arrested for Facebook status on hajj
Two people arrested from Satkhira's Shyamnagar upazila over allegedly posting Facebook status demeaning hajj.
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.
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.
Open letter urges arrest of ‘blogger-killers’
Following a string of brutal “machete” murders of Bangladeshi bloggers, an open letter today calls upon the Bangladeshi government to stop “victim-blaming” the bloggers and focus on catching the extremists who are murdering them.
Free speech under attack as never before: HRW
Human Rights Watch today observed that the free speech in Bangladesh is under attack as never before in the country.
