Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act

Nawshaba charged for spreading rumours on social media

Police have pressed charges against actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act allegedly for spreading rumours on social media about the last year’s student movement for safe roads.

Shahidul's bail hearing tomorrow

The High Court (HC) fixes November 14 for hearing a petition filed by internationally noted photographer Shahidul Alam seeking bail in a case against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

Quota reform leader Luma lands in jail after remand

A Dhaka court rejects a petition seeking bail for quota reform leader Lutfun Nahar Luma and sends her to jail in a case filed on charges of “spreading rumours on social media and instigating violence” during the recent student movement for safe roads.

Nawshaba denied bail, sent to jail

A Dhaka court denies a petition seeking bail for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed and sent her to jail in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

Mohsin Ali warns over online posts

Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali warns that journalists and online activists would have to face actions if they write or post “objectionable” statements in any media or social media platforms.

Section 57 of ICT Act challenged

A writ petition is filed with the High Court challenging the legality of Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act which has come under severe criticism recently.

May 27, 2019
May 27, 2019

Nawshaba charged for spreading rumours on social media

Police have pressed charges against actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed in a case filed under Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act allegedly for spreading rumours on social media about the last year’s student movement for safe roads.

November 14, 2018
November 14, 2018

Shahidul's bail hearing tomorrow

The High Court (HC) fixes November 14 for hearing a petition filed by internationally noted photographer Shahidul Alam seeking bail in a case against him under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act.

August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018

Quota reform leader Luma lands in jail after remand

A Dhaka court rejects a petition seeking bail for quota reform leader Lutfun Nahar Luma and sends her to jail in a case filed on charges of “spreading rumours on social media and instigating violence” during the recent student movement for safe roads.

August 20, 2018
August 20, 2018

Nawshaba denied bail, sent to jail

A Dhaka court denies a petition seeking bail for actress Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed and sent her to jail in a case filed under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act for allegedly spreading rumours on social media during the recent student movement for safe roads.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Mohsin Ali warns over online posts

Social Welfare Minister Syed Mohsin Ali warns that journalists and online activists would have to face actions if they write or post “objectionable” statements in any media or social media platforms.

August 26, 2015
August 26, 2015

Section 57 of ICT Act challenged

A writ petition is filed with the High Court challenging the legality of Section 57 of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act which has come under severe criticism recently.

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