freedom of expression
'Barriers to freedom of expression bringing country to a standstill'
Nineteen eminent citizens today (April 25, 2022) protested the detention of Syeda Ratna, a community leader trying to save the Tentultala playground and her 17-year-old son.
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.
'Barriers to freedom of expression bringing country to a standstill'
Nineteen eminent citizens today (April 25, 2022) protested the detention of Syeda Ratna, a community leader trying to save the Tentultala playground and her 17-year-old son.
When sentiments reign over reason
Some of us may breathe a sigh of relief that Hriday Mondal, imprisoned for 19 days and denied bail twice, for trying to explain the difference between science and religion to his students, has been granted bail.
How are we doing — as human beings?
It is one of the biggest paradoxes of present time — the contradiction of having the most remarkable advancements in technology with the most regressive developments in human civilisation.
Digital Security Bill: 'Subsection to be added if necessary'
Law Minister Anisul Huq says that a subsection will be included in the proposed digital security act if it is necessary for removing confusion over the freedom of expression.
‘Bangladesh partly free in internet freedom’
Bangladesh is “party free” in terms of using internet, according to the latest report of Freedom House.
2016 repressive for Bangladesh press freedom: ARTICLE 19
Marking 2016 a repressive year for press freedom in Bangladesh, London-based ARTICLE 19, an NGO defending freedom of expression, says 320 violations, including murders, abductions and threats against journalists, took place within that period.
Digital Security Act, 2016
The draft Digital Security Act 2016, intended to address the need for cyber-crime legislation, according to the authorities, was approved on August 22, 2016, by the Cabinet. But members of civil society, media and activists have already expressed their concerns over the draft law impinging upon people's freedom of expression.
Concern over 'worsening' freedom of expression
Expressing concern over the “worsening” state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh, the International Publishers Association (IPA)
Govt repression on media on: Khaleda
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia alleges that the government has continued its repression on journalists and threats to the media.