freedom of expression
How to make dissenters out of citizens
Awami League has always found justification in the Nietzschean theory of cultivating or “inventing” enemies
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
Assange may be in the dock, but it is journalism that’s on trial
The case against him and WikiLeaks is much more important for what it might entail for press freedom itself.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 'Secret deal has been struck, nothing to worry about'
Is that how democracy works for us?
Lifespan of the Leviathan
Who would want to move for democracy and risk losing it all?
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.
CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries
Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
Cyber Security Act will not stop criminalising freedom of expression
It is rather dubious why the government wants to have another draconian cyber security law right before the next national elections.
When political humour lands in troubled waters
More often than not, governments have issues with political humour because they don’t want to be called out for their incompetencies.
DSA goes against int’l rights treaty
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) recommended over 11 months ago that the government scraps two sections and amends eight others of the Digital Security Act but the government said it will not scrap them and is reviewing the sections.
DSA to be amended by September: law minister
Law Minister Anisul Huq today said the Digital Security Act will be amended by September, within the term of the current Awami League government.
Repeal DSA, amend all anti-free press laws
The government must either repeal the Digital Security Act-2018 or amend it in such a manner that it does not hamper free media or freedom of expression.
Press freedom is in peril
With it, the people’s right to know and our democracy
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
OHCHR echoes our concerns about the DSA
A look at “OHCHR Technical Note to the Government of Bangladesh on review of the Digital Security Act,” will make one wonder how punishments for the same offence can vary so much depending on the law an accused is charged under.
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
