Editors of the country's leading newspapers yesterday took to the streets and formed a human chain to press for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.

The Digital Security Act faces an unprecedented protest and criticism.

"Journalists who do not publish false news need not worry about the Digital Security Bill."

BNP yesterday slammed the government for formulating the much-debated Digital Security Act, saying the law's enactment reflected the government's intention to fortify its “illegitimate rule” and curb freedom of speech.

The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was sent to the office of President Abdul Hamid yesterday for his assent, said sources at the Parliament Secretariat and the Bangabhaban.

All eyes are now on President Abdul Hamid as he will decide on the much debated Digital Security Bill. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury yesterday signed the Bill recently passed by parliament amid widespread criticism against some of its provisions that have been termed as a threat to freedom of speech and expression and the freedom of press as well.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has heavily criticised Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) for raising objections to some sections of the newly passed Digital Security Act.

A group of teachers and scholars of journalism and media studies call upon the government to reconsider the “draconian” Digital Security Act.

The Digital Security Bill 2018 might be considered useful for the government in the short term, but it could boomerang on the government in the long run, Transparency International Bangladesh said yesterday.

Bangladesh government will be redrafting the Digital Security Act that has drawn flack over fears of gagging free media and freedom of speech.

The parliamentary standing committee on post, telecom and ICT would consider any concerns journalists may have over the Digital Security Act, 2018.

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader calls upon the media people not to be worried of the proposed Digital Security Act, 2018.

Workers Party of Bangladesh demands revoking of all the repressive sections, including the Section 32 of the proposed Digital Security Act-2018.

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said he will “fight free of cost” for journalists affected by the proposed Digital Security Act, dubbed as the emerging media-gagging law.