Digital Security Act
29 institutions ‘critical info infrastructure’
The government has announced 29 agencies and institutions such as the Prime Minister’s Office, central and state-owned banks, and the national identity and immigration departments as “critical information infrastructure”, officially declaring illegal access to their information as punishable offence.
Gagging young voices: The unreasonable nature of our digital laws
As it stands now, any person whom law enforcement authorities deem to have breached the DSA will be arrested without a warrant.
29 institutions ‘critical info infrastructure’
The government has announced 29 agencies and institutions such as the Prime Minister’s Office, central and state-owned banks, and the national identity and immigration departments as “critical information infrastructure”, officially declaring illegal access to their information as punishable offence.
Jhumon Das denied bail in DSA case; family to file appeal
A Sunamganj court today (September 26, 2022) rejected the bail plea of Jhumon Das who was arrested in a case filed under the Digital Security Act.
Evidence (Amendment) Bill placed in JS
The “Evidence (Amendment) Bill, 2022” incorporating the admissibility of digital evidence in the court was placed in parliament yesterday.
Legal notice wants fake news, misinfo on Facebook, YouTube removed
A Supreme Court lawyer today sent a legal notice to remove Facebook posts and YouTube videos containing “fake and concocted news that incite violence and public disorder” in Bangladesh.
UN rights chief’s visit: Conflicting expectations and a hope for positive change
UN human rights chief's visit to Dhaka revealed contrasting expectations on the part of the government and rights groups.
Digital security act: Special cell’s nod must for filing case
No case can be filed under the Digital Security Act without the express approval of a special cell headed by the divisional commissioner, the ICT ministry proposed yesterday.
Thoughts on Sajid’s and Sourodip’s victory
Two university students have made Bangladesh the first Asian country to win the World Universities Debating Championships. Will this stunning rhetorical feat spark the spirit of debate in our society?
Another ring in the shackle to gag the media
Is not the media already under duress, and its function heavily encumbered by the Digital Security Act (DSA), without needing a new law which is now on the anvil of the Bangladesh Press Council (BPC)?
RSF’s report on press freedom in Bangladesh ‘malicious’: Information Minister
Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has termed the World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Sans Frontières (RSF) –according to which Bangladeshi journalists are “exposed to police violence, attacks by political activists and murders orchestrated by Jihadist or criminal organizations” – “malicious”.