Joint statement on emerging digital laws in Bangladesh
Civil society groups urged the interim Bangladesh government to reconsider some provisions in the proposed Cyber Protection Ordinance and the Personal Data Protection Ordinance.
Bangladesh: IPA reaction to attack on publisher and author at Amar Ekushey book fair
The International Publishers Association said that book fairs should be a place of intellectual curiosity and the opportunity to exchange ideas.
Bangladesh: ARTICLE 19 urges consultation on draft Cyber Protection Ordinance
Stakeholders pointed out that the proposed law uses many terms that lack clear definitions, creating opportunities for misuse due to their vagueness and ambiguity.
Bangladesh interim government urged to end the longstanding repression against journalism
Government urged to repeal the draconian Cyber Security Act, the Digital Security Act, and the Information and Communication Technologies Act.
IFEX urges the interim government to launch an investigation into the attacks and killings of journalists during protests in Bangladesh
It is vital that the interim government commits to establishing democratic governance and to protecting and promoting human rights. This includes investigating the attacks on journalists and holding perpetrators accountable to prevent a culture of impunity.
Bangladesh: RSF calls on the interim government to protect journalists
At least 432 people, including five journalists, have lost their lives in the crackdown on protests.
Freedom of expression curtailed as deadly student protests rock Bangladesh
For five days, the government imposed an internet blackout spurring misinformation and questions about the situation on the ground.
Bangladesh: PEN International condemns violence and calls for protection of journalists as protests escalate
Authorities ordered the indefinite closure of all universities, and there are reports of internet and cellular shutdowns being imposed across the country.
At least 27 Bangladeshi journalists attacked, harassed while covering political rallies
At least 27 journalists who covered rallies on 28 October in Bangladesh were attacked by supporters of the main opposition party, members of the ruling party, and police forces.
Groups call on Bangladesh to dismiss Digital Security Act cases over freedom of expression
IFEX joined several groups in urging Bangladeshi authorities to stop the harassment of journalist Adhora Yeasmean and other members of the media who are facing prosecution under the repressive Digital Security Act.
Journalists attacked during Bangladeshi protests, others accused of attacking police
Four journalists are facing up to 15 years in prison on police charges of taking part in a protest that turned violent on 15 August.
Bangladesh to replace draconian Digital Security Act with new law
The Committee to Protect Journalists urged the government to ensure that journalists are fully consulted in drafting the new Cyber Security Act and that it complies with international human rights laws.
Bangladesh: Second journalist killed this year
Golam Rabbani Nadim was attacked and beaten by a large group of individuals on the night of 14 June, while on his way home from work.
Stop legal harassment of journalists in Bangladesh
IFEX joins ARTICLE 19 and Free Press Unlimited in calling on the authorities in Bangladesh to stop the legal harassment of ‘Prothom Alo’ journalists and end the broader crackdown on press freedom.