The Editors’ Council yesterday said a discussion with media stakeholders should be held on the proposed Cyber Security Act before it is finalised so that the law doesn’t become a tool to curtail press freedom.
Not only was the Digital Security Act not repealed, the proposed changes in the law were not in line with the recommendations made by Bangladesh civil society groups and the United Nations.
The Editors’ Council has expressed deep concern over the detention of Samsuzzaman Shams, a reporter of Bangla daily Prothom Alo, and filing of a case against him under the Digital Security Act.
Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh (Noab) has termed the filing of cases against journalists under the Digital Security Act in the last few days unacceptable.