DSA

To protect free speech, get rid of oppressive laws like the CSA

Bangladesh must repeal the CSA to safeguard the rights of its citizens.
23 August 2024, 06:00 AM

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.
16 May 2024, 18:15 PM

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.
6 January 2024, 02:00 AM

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.
20 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Attack on Radhapada Roy: When poets cry

The tacit tolerance of bigotry over the years has nurtured ideologies that are diametrically opposite to the founding principles of our nation
5 October 2023, 10:41 AM

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
24 September 2023, 03:00 AM

The media must do more to protest oppressive laws like the CSA

The timing of the Cyber Security Act, in the run-up to the elections, was hardly surprising
18 September 2023, 14:30 PM

What will Bangladesh's defence be at the upcoming UPR?

How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
11 September 2023, 02:00 AM

Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today

The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.
5 September 2023, 05:54 AM

Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
3 September 2023, 14:30 PM

DSA 2.0 is every bit as dangerous

Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns
29 August 2023, 21:33 PM

CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
29 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Relabelling the DSA won’t protect citizens from cybercrimes

DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.
21 August 2023, 14:00 PM

We don’t want more people in jail for their posts on the internet

The DSA is being renamed to Cyber Security Act (CSA) with some cosmetic changes and hefty fines.
11 August 2023, 04:00 AM

From DSA to CSA: Key areas of concern stay

Not only was the Digital Security Act not repealed, the proposed changes in the law were not in line with the recommendations made by Bangladesh civil society groups and the United Nations
9 August 2023, 18:00 PM

Central Hospital serves legal notice on Sangjukta

The Central Hospital authorities yesterday sent a legal notice to gynaecologist Sangjukta Saha, seeking withdrawal of her statement blaming the hospital for the deaths of Mahbuba Rahman Akhi and her newborn
22 June 2023, 05:50 AM

What the law minister's DSA statement reveals

Until now, there was no account from the government that provided a picture on the extent of the use of the law.
7 June 2023, 16:00 PM

There was a time...

When journalists sought to be biased, but only towards people.
3 May 2023, 00:00 AM

DSA one of the world’s most draconian laws for journalists: US

State Department principal deputy spokesperson said that one of the biggest reasons that Bangladesh fell to 10 places to 162 out of 180 countries in the latest World Press Freedom Index was the DSA
11 April 2023, 07:10 AM

Government’s stubborn attitude on DSA sends ominous signal

The government is not taking OHCHR recommendations about the law into account.
9 April 2023, 17:00 PM