Bangladesh Digital Security Act 2018
Amend nine sections of Digital Security Act
Editors of the country's leading newspapers yesterday took to the streets and formed a human chain to press for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.
digital security act / Appeal & Denial
"Journalists who do not publish false news need not worry about the Digital Security Bill."
All in vain
The Digital Security Act faces an unprecedented protest and criticism.
'Govt has deceived editors'
BNP yesterday slammed the government for formulating the much-debated Digital Security Act, saying the law's enactment reflected the government's intention to fortify its “illegitimate rule” and curb freedom of speech.
Digital Security Bill sent to president
The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was sent to the office of President Abdul Hamid yesterday for his assent, said sources at the Parliament Secretariat and the Bangabhaban.
Digital Security Bill: What can President do now?
All eyes are now on President Abdul Hamid as he will decide on the much debated Digital Security Bill. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury yesterday signed the Bill recently passed by parliament amid widespread criticism against some of its provisions that have been termed as a threat to freedom of speech and expression and the freedom of press as well.
Digital Security Act: Joy criticises Sampadak Parishad
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has heavily criticised Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) for raising objections to some sections of the newly passed Digital Security Act.
‘Reconsider Digital Security Act’
A group of teachers and scholars of journalism and media studies call upon the government to reconsider the “draconian” Digital Security Act.
Digital Security Bill: TIB terms it black law
The Digital Security Bill 2018 might be considered useful for the government in the short term, but it could boomerang on the government in the long run, Transparency International Bangladesh said yesterday.
Amend nine sections of Digital Security Act
Editors of the country's leading newspapers yesterday took to the streets and formed a human chain to press for proper amendments to nine sections of the much-debated Digital Security Act.
All in vain
The Digital Security Act faces an unprecedented protest and criticism.
Appeal & Denial
"Journalists who do not publish false news need not worry about the Digital Security Bill."
'Govt has deceived editors'
BNP yesterday slammed the government for formulating the much-debated Digital Security Act, saying the law's enactment reflected the government's intention to fortify its “illegitimate rule” and curb freedom of speech.
Digital Security Bill sent to president
The much-debated Digital Security Bill 2018 was sent to the office of President Abdul Hamid yesterday for his assent, said sources at the Parliament Secretariat and the Bangabhaban.
Digital Security Bill: What can President do now?
All eyes are now on President Abdul Hamid as he will decide on the much debated Digital Security Bill. Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury yesterday signed the Bill recently passed by parliament amid widespread criticism against some of its provisions that have been termed as a threat to freedom of speech and expression and the freedom of press as well.
Digital Security Act: Joy criticises Sampadak Parishad
In a post on his verified Facebook page, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's ICT Affairs Adviser Sajeeb Wazed Joy has heavily criticised Sampadak Parishad (Editors' Council) for raising objections to some sections of the newly passed Digital Security Act.
‘Reconsider Digital Security Act’
A group of teachers and scholars of journalism and media studies call upon the government to reconsider the “draconian” Digital Security Act.
Digital Security Bill: TIB terms it black law
The Digital Security Bill 2018 might be considered useful for the government in the short term, but it could boomerang on the government in the long run, Transparency International Bangladesh said yesterday.
Govt to redraft Digital Security Act: Law minister
Bangladesh government will be redrafting the Digital Security Act that has drawn flack over fears of gagging free media and freedom of speech.