Cyber Security Act

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.

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today

The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.

Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

DSA 2.0 is every bit as dangerous

Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns

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.

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

Cyber Security Act will not stop criminalising freedom of expression

It is rather dubious why the government wants to have another draconian cyber security law right before the next national elections.

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.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

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.

September 24, 2023
September 24, 2023

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.

September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023

Cyber Security Bill to be placed in parliament today

The Cyber Security Bill will be placed in parliament today.

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

August 30, 2023
August 30, 2023

DSA 2.0 is every bit as dangerous

Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns

August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023

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.

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

August 13, 2023
August 13, 2023

Cyber Security Act will not stop criminalising freedom of expression

It is rather dubious why the government wants to have another draconian cyber security law right before the next national elections.

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

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.

August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023

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

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