While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance
Leaders of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) demand repeal of the section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
We hope that instead of a knee-jerk reaction, the present ruling leadership will see the merit of the criticisms made and do their own homework so that all the vital organs of our constitution can work together and establish a functional state under law.
The ruling Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says there is an urgent need to stop misuse of section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act instead of repealing the provision.
The Khulna-based journalist who was arrested under section 57 for a Facebook post over death of a goat secures bail amid national and international concern.
Yet another journalist is made victim of the “black law” section 57, sued by a colleague, for alleged libel against a local lawmaker in Khulna.
A local Jubo League leader is sued under the section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for his alleged indecent comments against an independent lawmaker in Pirojpur.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday spoke in favour of section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act amid growing calls for repeal of the provision for its “widespread misuse”. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, she said the section was there for taking action against anyone who writes against the country or tries to harm others intentionally through the digital media, said meeting sources.
A Supreme Court lawyer has been sued under Section 57 of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act over his Facebook posts.
While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance
Leaders of Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ) and Dhaka Union of Journalists (DUJ) demand repeal of the section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
We hope that instead of a knee-jerk reaction, the present ruling leadership will see the merit of the criticisms made and do their own homework so that all the vital organs of our constitution can work together and establish a functional state under law.
The ruling Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says there is an urgent need to stop misuse of section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act instead of repealing the provision.
The Khulna-based journalist who was arrested under section 57 for a Facebook post over death of a goat secures bail amid national and international concern.
Yet another journalist is made victim of the “black law” section 57, sued by a colleague, for alleged libel against a local lawmaker in Khulna.
A local Jubo League leader is sued under the section 57 of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for his alleged indecent comments against an independent lawmaker in Pirojpur.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday spoke in favour of section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act amid growing calls for repeal of the provision for its “widespread misuse”. Speaking at a cabinet meeting, she said the section was there for taking action against anyone who writes against the country or tries to harm others intentionally through the digital media, said meeting sources.
A Supreme Court lawyer has been sued under Section 57 of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act over his Facebook posts.
Following a lawsuit against a Dhaka University teacher, a section of students demands cancellation of the Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.
