Digital Security Act

Revise the draft of Cyber Protection Ordinance

Scope for return of repressive practices must be prevented

The shadow of Digital Security Act over the Cyber Protection Ordinance

Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

Sorry Mushtaq bhai, I couldn’t show you this fascist-free country: Ashfaque Nipun

The "Mohanagar" director shared a heartfelt tribute, expressing his deep respect for Mushtaq Ahmed and lamenting that he couldn't show the fearless writer a liberated nation, free from dictatorship.

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?

The price we pay with each deleted word

With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.

Bangladesh govt. forms 'National Cyber Security Agency'

The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.

Cases under DSA: ‘It feels unreal to be free’

The phone number of Sirajum Munira, the elder sister of Khadijatul Kubra, a Jagannath University student who was in jail for over 14 months in DSA cases, flashed on the screen of this correspondent’s mobile.

January 2, 2025
January 2, 2025

Revise the draft of Cyber Protection Ordinance

Scope for return of repressive practices must be prevented

December 28, 2024
December 28, 2024

The shadow of Digital Security Act over the Cyber Protection Ordinance

Some provisions of the DSA (and the CSA) have been included in the new Cyber Protection Ordinance.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

August 11, 2024
August 11, 2024

Sorry Mushtaq bhai, I couldn’t show you this fascist-free country: Ashfaque Nipun

The "Mohanagar" director shared a heartfelt tribute, expressing his deep respect for Mushtaq Ahmed and lamenting that he couldn't show the fearless writer a liberated nation, free from dictatorship.

May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024

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.

February 29, 2024
February 29, 2024

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?

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

The price we pay with each deleted word

With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Bangladesh govt. forms 'National Cyber Security Agency'

The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Cases under DSA: ‘It feels unreal to be free’

The phone number of Sirajum Munira, the elder sister of Khadijatul Kubra, a Jagannath University student who was in jail for over 14 months in DSA cases, flashed on the screen of this correspondent’s mobile.

November 20, 2023
November 20, 2023

JnU student Khadijatul walks out of jail after over 14 months

Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra was released from Kashimpur jail this morning, more than 14 months after being arrested in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act