People stand by the truth, it gives me strength
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 […]
“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 […]
Noting that the country’s newspapers and television channels publish several reports almost every day focusing on the prices of essential commodities and criticizing the government, Hasan said leave alone registering a case in this regard , Even from the government no one asked about it. However, after the incident, the concerned newspaper informed the foreign […]
Journalists and people from different walks of life in Brahmanbaria demanded immediate repeal of the DSA to ensure freedom of expression. The human chain was organized in front of the Brahmanbaria Press Club. Presided over by Acting President of Press Club Jasim Uddin, Secretary of District Unit of Bangladesh Communist Party Sajidul Islam, Member of […]
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 […]
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 […]