freedom of expression in bangladesh
Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA to CSA, a sham of a reform
Journalists’ fate is again being determined in the dark.
The appearance and disappearance of Tagore
Censorship at a public university curtails our right to be exposed to and enriched by art.
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
Bangla Academy statement on Adarsha ban / Clarification, or admission of guilt?
The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.
End the environment of fear and intimidation
There is no denying that the space for free expression in our country has been fast eroding.
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.
‘Expatriate Diplomacy’ and ‘Mercenary Columnists’
Government decision to engage in expatriate diplomacy to tackle negative propaganda raises a lot of questions.
118 journalists attacked till May this year: Article 19
As many as 118 journalists were physically attacked in the first five months of this year, said Article 19 in a statement today (June 12, 2022).
Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity
A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA to CSA, a sham of a reform
Journalists’ fate is again being determined in the dark.
The appearance and disappearance of Tagore
Censorship at a public university curtails our right to be exposed to and enriched by art.
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
Clarification, or admission of guilt?
The worst part in the academy's attempt to clear the air is the admission in its statement that it had not read the alleged offending book before deciding to exclude its publisher from the exhibition.
End the environment of fear and intimidation
There is no denying that the space for free expression in our country has been fast eroding.
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.
‘Expatriate Diplomacy’ and ‘Mercenary Columnists’
Government decision to engage in expatriate diplomacy to tackle negative propaganda raises a lot of questions.
118 journalists attacked till May this year: Article 19
As many as 118 journalists were physically attacked in the first five months of this year, said Article 19 in a statement today (June 12, 2022).
Concern over 'worsening' freedom of expression
Expressing concern over the “worsening” state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh, the International Publishers Association (IPA)
