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People have the right to know where Samsuzzaman was for 20 hours
exclusive interview London-based human rights organization Article 19 works for freedom of expression around the world. The organization is vocal against the Digital Security Act (DSA). Prothom Alo’s editor Matiur Rahman and staff correspondent Samsuzzaman were prosecuted under this act. Matiur Rahman has got six weeks anticipatory bail from the High Court. Samsuzzaman also got…
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Digital Security Act cannot be done away with in any way: Law Minister
“The discussion may take place in mid-April and then the discussion will include Digital Security Act, Data Protection Act and Voluntary Fund for NGOs,” the law minister said. Anisul Haque said, “After these discussions, if the misuse, which I have mentioned, can be stopped by some sections, then we will do so. Or if there…
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It is not acceptable to arrest and register a case in this manner.
What’s going on with sharing Prothom Elo Online reports with graphic cards on Facebook is shocking. As a citizen, I feel that the way reactions are being given from various quarters is not acceptable. The incident may be reprehensible or the respondent may give statement if he does not like the person. It is part…
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People are being harassed in the name of DSA: G Khan Panna
Zee Khan Panna said, “We all know what happened to Prothom Alo reporter Samsuzzaman. Why did they arrest him at this time of night? It was downright kidnapping. After much drama, he was shown arrested after 38 hours. How do I know whether they are police or members of DB Police or RAB when they…
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Is Prothom Alo being taught a lesson for his independent journalism?
It was said that work is being done with the United Nations Human Rights Commission to remove any loophole in the law. But this is just an excuse, as is clear from Friday’s statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. His advice to the government was of no use and that is…
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Samsuzzaman’s mother only shed tears, could not even say a word
Samsuzzaman’s mother only shed tears, could not even say a word
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It would not be fair to blame a mistake
We would only say that it has become imperative to think about the Digital Security Act.
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Samsuzzaman arrested on charges of ‘child abuse’: MEA
Samsuzzaman works as a staff correspondent at Prothom Elo. He works in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka. Earlier, several men in plain clothes, posing as members of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), picked up Samsuzzaman from her house at Savar near Jahangirnagar University in the early hours of Wednesday. About two hours…
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Zonaid Saki, chief coordinator of the Ganoshamati movement, said the corrupt, money launderers and bank robbers are responsible for market manipulation, but instead of taking action against them, the government wants to silence the voice of the people.
Jonayed Saqi claimed that the current government is tarnishing the country’s image in the international community, putting the country’s independence at risk by looting, enforced disappearances and taking away the right to vote. The Rapid Action Battalion faces sanctions for human rights violations and this government uses RAB to conduct enforced disappearances and murders, so…
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There is no crime in a democracy as ‘tarnished image’
After this, the statements of the ministers came one by one. Even Prothom Alo’s editor Matiur Rahman and its reporter Samsuzzaman have been prosecuted in the lawsuits. All these incidents have been carried out on the charge of tarnishing the image. The application of the Digital Security Act to punish for the alleged offense of…
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Journalist Samsuzzaman being taken again from Kashimpur to Dhaka Jail
Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo, has also been named as an accused in the case at Ramna police station, under which Samsuzzaman was sent to jail. The plaintiff in this case is High Court Advocate Abdul Malek (Mashioor Malek). The two cases were filed by Prothom Alo over allegations of questioning the country’s image…
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independent thinking in grave danger
independent thinking in grave danger
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JU students block highway demanding release of journalist Samsuzzaman
JU students block highway demanding release of journalist Samsuzzaman
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Journalist Samsuzzaman sent to Kashimpur jail
Samsuzzaman was produced before the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s (CMM) court in Dhaka at 10.30 am on Thursday, nearly 30 hours after she was picked up from her residence in Savar. Ramna police station had appealed to the court to keep him in jail. Meanwhile, Samsuzzaman’s lawyers appealed for bail. The hearing of the appeal began…
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Incredible drive to arrest Samsuzzaman 20 hours after he was taken into custody
Prothom Alo sought statements from concerned quarters regarding the unbelievable claim that this journalist was detained for 20 hours, handed over to the police at midnight on the pretext of release and then caught in a manhunt to arrest him. However, when attempts were made to contact them, the concerned CID and police officials did…