Free Speech
‘Walkman Syndrome’ afflicts the AL and our government
Nothing but their own voices reaches them
ULAB Literary Salon to discuss freedom of speech today
Writers of both fiction and non-fiction have come under increasing pressure and censorship across South Asia. To discuss these issues, the fifth ULAB Lit Salon brings together a diverse group of experts drawn from policy and its practice, publishing, and media.
‘Walkman Syndrome’ afflicts the AL and our government
Nothing but their own voices reaches them
World Press Freedom Day: Speak now or forever hold your tongue
Essentially, if someone expresses a critical view of the achievement of Bangladesh’s Liberation War, or the country’s relationship with another nation in a Facebook status, or even in a private message between friends on WhatsApp, that individual could be subjected to criminal punishment under the DSA, intrusive surveillance under the data protection law, or censorship under the digital, social media and OTT platform regulations.
I have every right to return to my country: Taslima Nasrin
Ever so outspoken, ever so controversial – Taslima Nasrin has continued to advocate for free speech over the years, even after she was forced to leave Bangladesh in 1994.
Rights watchers slam Myanmar’s ban on protests in biggest city
Human rights monitors urge Myanmar to withdraw a ban on protests in its largest city, Yangon, amid fears that free speech is under pressure under the government led by democracy champion Aung San Suu Kyi.
Blogger Rajib murder: Death for 2 confirmed
The High Court confirms death for two people and different terms in jail for six others for killing blogger Ahmed Rajib Haider. The two death row convicts -- Redwanul Azad Rana, Faisal Bin Nayem alias Dweep -- were students of a private university.
Another threat to free speech?
Bangladesh Law Commission has drafted proposals for a law to criminalise the distortion or denial of any documents or events connected with our Liberation War.
5 Ansarullah men to be charged for Oyasiqur killing: DMP
Detectives will submit charge sheet against five members of Ansarullah Bangla Team and several unknown persons in blogger Oyasiqur Rahman killing case.
Protect bloggers, prosecute those targeting free speech: HRW
Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh government to declare an unequivocal commitment to free speech instead of proposing self-censorship.
UN chief, EU condemn Niloy killing
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and European Union delegation to Bangladesh condemn the killing of Bangladeshi blogger Niladri Chattopadhyay Niloy.