Digital Security Act-2016
ICT Act to be easy thru’ Digital Security Act, Anisul reiterates
The Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act, which is said to be a hurdle to the freedom of expression, will be made easy through formulating the Digital Security Act, Law Minister Anisul Huq reiterates.
Digital noose to be tightened further
Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law. The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.
ICT Act to be easy thru’ Digital Security Act, Anisul reiterates
The Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology Act, which is said to be a hurdle to the freedom of expression, will be made easy through formulating the Digital Security Act, Law Minister Anisul Huq reiterates.
Digital noose to be tightened further
Anyone spreading negative propaganda against the Liberation War or the Father of the Nation, using digital devices, will risk being sentenced to life in prison, according to the draft of a new law. The draft of Digital Security Act-2016 also stipulates two-year imprisonment for "deliberately" defaming someone or hurting anyone's religious sentiment by publishing or broadcasting something through digital devices.
