Political violence has reached an alarming level in Bangladesh

Regulation should not mean suppression of freedom of speech and thought.

Repressive governments are targeting journalists worldwide

Violence against journalists have been on the rise in Bangladesh and elsewhere.

High Court’s verdict a clarion call to government

DSA’s new curbs and OTT draft rules give the opening

On one hand, there were at least 22 incidents of Hindu religious sites being attacked this year. On the other, there were at least seven incidents in which members of the minority community were sued or arrested under the Digital Security Act or other laws for "hurting religious sentiments".

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that Bangladesh's media has the freedom to say whatever they wish and added that the number of media houses have grown during her tenure.

A JnU student is the latest victim of this anti-people law

The draconian Digital Security Act (DSA) strikes again, and most worryingly, in collusion with communal bigotry.

Former army officer Hasinur Rahman was sued in a case filed with the Cyber Tribunal in Rajshahi today (September 1, 2022).

UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.

Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?

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.

As many as 118 journalists were physically attacked in the first five months of this year, said Article 19 in a statement today (June 12, 2022).

Police have arrested an editor of local daily Dainik Parbatto Chattogram, a Rangamati-based local daily over a case filed under the controversial Digital Security Act (DSA).

A case has been filed against three people including National Election Observation Parishad’s President Prof Kalimullah for his comment that Arfanul Haque Rifat, Awami League backed mayoral candidate of Cumilla City Corporation bought nominations in exchange of Tk 60 crore.

The High Court today stayed the trial proceedings against photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in three cases filed under Digital Security Act.

DSA is being used to target voices of dissent

Law Minister Anisul Huq today (May 31, 2022) said the government will make changes in the Digital Security Act if it deems necessary, in order to ensure its best practices since this law has been misused and abused to some extent.