Section 57 of ICT Act
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BFUJ, DUJ leaders for scrapping of section 57
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.
THE THIRD VIEW / Take the SC's comments to heart
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.
Quader for stopping misuse of section 57
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.
Khulna journo held under section 57 gets bail
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.
Section 57: Journalist arrested for FB post on goat’s death
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.
Pirojpur Jubo League man sued under section 57 of ICT act
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.
PM defends section 57
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.
SC lawyer sued under section 57
A Supreme Court lawyer has been sued under Section 57 of the Information Communication and Technology (ICT) Act over his Facebook posts.
Inu backs Section 57, rejects journos’ harassments
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu in parliament argues in favour of section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act and rejects the allegations that journalists are being harassed under the much talked-about law.
No innocent journalist will be harassed under Section 57: Law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq says no innocent journalist would be harassed under Section 57 of ICT Act even someone was booked under the law.