International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Remand redecorated: Same torture, new curtains?

Let’s be clear: no law in Bangladesh is safe from abuse when power is unaccountable. Our track record speaks for itself.

"DSA imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts"

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan has said that the Digital Security Act of Bangladesh imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts.

July 8, 2025
July 8, 2025

Remand redecorated: Same torture, new curtains?

Let’s be clear: no law in Bangladesh is safe from abuse when power is unaccountable. Our track record speaks for itself.

June 25, 2022
June 25, 2022

"DSA imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts"

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the Promotion and Protection of the Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression Irene Khan has said that the Digital Security Act of Bangladesh imposes draconian punishments for a wide range of vaguely defined acts.