Possibly, I have not missed hearing any of the Muslim zealots been booked under the Digital Security Act? The controversial law is deliberately misapplied to silence the journalists, writers, and whistleblowers. The Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists criticized the detention of several journalists under the controversial Digital Security Act. Finally, the Sampadak Parishad (Editors’ Council) has once again reiterated its demand to repeal the notorious Digital Security Act. Saleem Samad is an independent journalist, media rights defender, recipient of Ashoka Fellow, and Hellman-Hammett Award.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 11, 2020 13:52 UTC