Topic: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has seen significant government-imposed internet blackouts and widespread online censorship, particularly during protests. The Digital Security Act is frequently used to suppress free speech, targeting journalists and dissenting voices. These actions highlight the ongoing struggle for individual liberty and privacy in the face of authoritarian measures.
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Internet Blackouts Backfire as Protests Escalate in Bangladesh
Despite repeated shutdowns, the government’s control over the protests crumbled, leading to unprecedented economic losses.
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Bangladesh Orders Internet Blackout Amid Student Protests
An increasingly common censorship tactic.
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Bangladesh faces widespread online censorship in the wake of protests
Dissidents are being detained for their social media posts.
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World Economic Forum makes censorship pledge to “tackle harmful content and conduct online”
A Big Tech-government coalition to control what people see online.
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Bangladesh’s Digital Security Act is being used to suppress free speech, jail journalists
Journalists and activists who criticize the government are being detained.