Leaders of Awami League-led 14-party alliance have expressed concern over the proposed Digital Security Act saying that the government should drop any controversial section of the act if it goes against the constitution and freedom of expression. The Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of Digital Security Act 2018 keeping a similar provision to the controversial section 57 of Information and Communication Technology Act. Workers Party of Bangladesh President Rashed khan Menon said: “The Digital Security Act was proposed to stop cyber crimes. In August last year, the cabinet approved a draft of the Digital Security Act and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directed the Law Ministry to scrutinise the draft to avoid repetition of contradictory provision. Awami League Publicity and Publication Secretary Hasan Mahmud said: “The Digital Security Act 2018 was proposed to ensure people’s fundamental rights.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 31, 2018 15:56 UTC