Eminent lawyer Sara Hossain has said the government should hold discussions with all stakeholders on the proposed Digital Security Act. “The Digital Security Act is a matter of concern not only for journalists, but for all. Also Read – TIB: Repeal Section 57, review Digital Security ActSara made the remarks while addressing a dialogue titled “Fundamental Rights and Digital Security Act-2018,” organized by the Committee for the Protection of Fundamental Rights at Dhaka Reporters Unity on Saturday. The law minister had admitted that many suffered and were still suffering because of the misuse of Section 57, Sara said. Also Read – Digital Security Bill 2018 placed in parliamentConstitution expert Dr Shahdeen Malik said the proposed act has provisions for some offences that are already mentioned in the Penal Code, where the range of punishment is lower than suggested in the Digital Security Act.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 05, 2018 17:26 UTC