The government must either repeal the Digital Security Act-2018 or amend it in such a manner that it does not hamper free media or freedom of expression.
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.
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.