The timing of the Cyber Security Act, in the run-up to the elections, was hardly surprising

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

The proposed Digital Security Act to replace section 57 of the ICT Act is in some respects even broader than the one it seeks to replace and violates the country's international obligation to protect freedom of speech, Human Rights Watch says.

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) urges the government to review some sections of the proposed Digital Security Act 2018 and repeal Section 57 of ICT Act.