Digital Security Act (DSA) 2018

From DSA to CSA: The same two bottles of agony

The state must protect freedom, human dignity, and reputation without compromising individual rights.

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

How can abuse of privacy be legal?

Authorities must address concerns about the draft Data Protection Act

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

OHCHR echoes our concerns about the DSA

A look at “OHCHR Technical Note to the Government of Bangladesh on review of the Digital Security Act,” will make one wonder how punishments for the same offence can vary so much depending on the law an accused is charged under.

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

August 26, 2023
August 26, 2023

From DSA to CSA: The same two bottles of agony

The state must protect freedom, human dignity, and reputation without compromising individual rights.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

How can abuse of privacy be legal?

Authorities must address concerns about the draft Data Protection Act

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

OHCHR echoes our concerns about the DSA

A look at “OHCHR Technical Note to the Government of Bangladesh on review of the Digital Security Act,” will make one wonder how punishments for the same offence can vary so much depending on the law an accused is charged under.

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance