Would we, in today's Bangladesh, have subjected Quamrul Hassan to imprisonment for employing his art to critique the current political culture?
With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.
The government has formed the new 'National Cyber Security Agency' which will replace the previous 'Digital Security Agency', according to an official gazette published on November 17, 2023. The Cyber Security Agency will be responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.
The phone number of Sirajum Munira, the elder sister of Khadijatul Kubra, a Jagannath University student who was in jail for over 14 months in DSA cases, flashed on the screen of this correspondent’s mobile.
Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra was released from Kashimpur jail this morning, more than 14 months after being arrested in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act
The Supreme Court today upheld a High Court order that granted bail to Jagannath University student Khadijatul Kubra in two separate cases filed under the Digital Security Act, clearing the way of her release
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
Parliament passed the Cyber Security Bill after the State Minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak tabled it in today's session
How is this UN review of utmost importance as far as the state of human rights in Bangladesh is concerned? What could we reasonably expect from this political exercise?
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Cabinet-approved final draft fails to address long-held concerns
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded
DSA's replacement, named the Cyber Security Act (CSA), is already another disappointment.
The DSA is being renamed to Cyber Security Act (CSA) with some cosmetic changes and hefty fines.
People will get 14 days to give their opinion on the proposed cyber security law, Law Minister Anisul Huq said
Not only was the Digital Security Act not repealed, the proposed changes in the law were not in line with the recommendations made by Bangladesh civil society groups and the United Nations
There will be jail term of three or six months if fine not paid, the law minister said
The government has decided to "transform" and "modernise" the Digital Security Act and change its name to Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the existing law will be amended