DSA abuse

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA

How can abuse of privacy be legal?

Authorities must address concerns about the draft Data Protection Act

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

Government’s stubborn attitude on DSA sends ominous signal

The government is not taking OHCHR recommendations about the law into account.

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard

August 24, 2023
August 24, 2023

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023

Don’t criminalise free thought

Withdraw suspension order for Salina Shelley, repeal DSA

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

How can abuse of privacy be legal?

Authorities must address concerns about the draft Data Protection Act

April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023

In times of crisis, journalists must double down on facts

Facts, once the prerogative of the media, used to be sacred. Now, they are just fodder in an increasingly hostile war of narratives.

April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023

Government’s stubborn attitude on DSA sends ominous signal

The government is not taking OHCHR recommendations about the law into account.

April 8, 2023
April 8, 2023

Was it really about 'protecting the interest of the child'?

As the government came under international scrutiny for curtailing freedom of expression, the question of child exploitation became the rallying point.

April 2, 2023
April 2, 2023

Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use

A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

This lawfare against the press must stop

Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

No reason for a black law to exist

We support the call of UN rights chief in this regard

January 31, 2023
January 31, 2023

Awami League wants us to love DSA. It’s too late now

While the manner in which the DSA is being defended is nothing new, the timing bears significance

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