Bangladesh: US envoy seeks revision of DSA in meeting with Minister Anisul

DHAKA, 11 April 2022, (TON): Bangladesh and the United States discussed updating the Digital Security Act (DSA) so that it prevents cybercrime without curtailing the freedom of speech or independence of the press.

UNB reports “US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas met Law Minister Anisul Huq to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and the importance of ensuring freedom of expression.”

The envoy said “the US was looking forward to the amendments to the DSA, and to partnering with Bangladesh to advance human rights, labour freedom, and democracy.”

Bangladesh and the United States celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations this year.

Earlier, the minister on several occasions said that the government was considering a revision of the DSA to avoid misuse.

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