Shahzeb Mahmood

Barrister Shahzeb Mahmood is head of research at Tech Global Institute, where he leads on platform accountability, surveillance, and data protection.

How Bangladesh has been building a digital police state

The country now possesses the infrastructural capacity to watch more people, more closely, and for more arbitrary reasons.

3h ago

How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh

Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.

10m ago

Revolution to reform: The long and arduous path to lasting democratic change

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.

1y ago

A deep dive into proposed online content regulations

It all started when a public interest litigation was filed in the summer of 2020, alleging infringement of constitutional rights due to the government’s failure to regulate content in over-the-top (OTT) media services.

3y ago

Right to privacy in Bangladesh in the internet era: A chipped tooth

Privacy is an edgy topic suffering from historical neglect, but is rapidly becoming all-important with the proliferation of the internet, increased social media consumption and escalating surveillance efforts.

3y ago

Bangladesh's new data protection act: brittle shield or blunt sword?

The Government of Bangladesh is drafting a data protection and localisation law (“draft data protection act, DPA” or “the law”), which, once enacted, will be the first of its kind data privacy law in Bangladesh.

3y ago
August 12, 2025
August 12, 2025

How Bangladesh has been building a digital police state

The country now possesses the infrastructural capacity to watch more people, more closely, and for more arbitrary reasons.

September 17, 2024
September 17, 2024

How to fix the legacy of internet shutdowns in Bangladesh

Given that fundamental rights are the default and restrictions are exceptions, internet shutdowns are, by nature, unlawful.

August 8, 2024
August 8, 2024

Revolution to reform: The long and arduous path to lasting democratic change

The necessary steps that must be taken in consultation with the constitution for a just democracy in Bangladesh.

February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022

A deep dive into proposed online content regulations

It all started when a public interest litigation was filed in the summer of 2020, alleging infringement of constitutional rights due to the government’s failure to regulate content in over-the-top (OTT) media services.

February 15, 2022
February 15, 2022

Right to privacy in Bangladesh in the internet era: A chipped tooth

Privacy is an edgy topic suffering from historical neglect, but is rapidly becoming all-important with the proliferation of the internet, increased social media consumption and escalating surveillance efforts.

September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021

Bangladesh's new data protection act: brittle shield or blunt sword?

The Government of Bangladesh is drafting a data protection and localisation law (“draft data protection act, DPA” or “the law”), which, once enacted, will be the first of its kind data privacy law in Bangladesh.