freedom of media

A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.
20 February 2025, 18:30 PM

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.
7 April 2023, 11:37 AM

Will free media be harassed in the name of data protection?

DSA’s new curbs and OTT draft rules give the opening
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Going after editors AL’s old habit: Hafiz

Reacting to the prime minister’s speech blasting editors of two top newspapers, BNP leader Maj (retd) Hafizuddin Ahmed says going after editors is an old habit of Awami League.
23 February 2016, 12:19 PM

Journo leaders concerned over ‘threat’ to Star, its editor

Journalist leaders today express their deep concern over the threats to shut leading English newspaper The Daily Star and arrest its editor.
10 February 2016, 11:39 AM