The law has drawn criticism from media and rights activists who say the particular provision curbs freedom of speech and expression. “Sections 54, 55, 56, 57 and 66 will be dissolved if the draft of Digital Security Act 2017 gets the cabinet’s approval,” Inu said at the Secretariat on Wednesday. Law Minister Anisul Huq, who was present at Wednesday’s meeting, said: “It’s Section 57 that is creating tension. I believe it will be dissolved and the digital security law and the broadcast act will ensure check and balance and protection of freedom of speech.”The digital security law aims to protect the digital world and help it grow, said Inu. Asked if the controversial provision will be included in the digital security law in one way or another, Inu said: “The Digital Security Act is being designed to tackle digital crimes only.”“It is for the 160 million people of the country, not for the journalists in particular.

Source: bd News24 November 29, 2017 12:56 UTC