September 16, 2023 5:27 PM

In Bangladesh, journalist's body raise deep concern over Cyber Security Act

Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) has voiced deep concerns over the enactment of the Cyber Security Act, by the Bangladesh Parliament, citing alarming clauses reminiscent of the Digital Security Act. The journalist body voiced deep concern against Section 42 of the recently passed Cyber Security Act, which grants police the authority to conduct searches and arrests without requiring a warrant. Such a restrictive provision poses a significant impediment and threat to the freedom of expre...