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Does an Expanded BRICS Mean Anything?
Now that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) will accept new members, one wonders if the grouping can pose a genuine challenge to…
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The New CSA: A Draconian Law Made More ‘Efficient’
Law Minister Anisul Huq recently stated that he thinks the misuse of the Digital Security Act, 2018 will stop after the enforcement of the proposed Cyber…
Analysis
Ethnic Clashes and Political Maneuvers: Modi Government’s No Confidence Motion Journey
The Modi government of India has recently defeated a no-confidence motion in the lower Parliament led by the opposition Congress-led alliance, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive…
Webinar
Webinar on Digital Security, Advanced Democracy and Bangladesh
‘The Digital Security Act’ (DSA) was enacted in 2018 after much criticism of the Information and Communication Technology Act (ICT) 2006.The act gives law enforcement agencies…
Media coverage item
Cyber Security Act: It won’t be much different from DSA
Though the government claims it is making the DSA more flexible by changing it into the Cyber Security Act, the changes are very nominal, speakers said…
Media coverage item
CSA to be deceptive, new repressive tool
The proposed Cyber Security Act had nominal changes from the much-criticised Digital Security Act, and it would be another repressive tool, speakers said at a webinar…
Media coverage item
Cyber Security Act likely to be more repressive: Experts
The proposed act retains existing definitions of offences, with penalties remaining largely consistent across most sections. Notably, the Digital Security Agency, responsible for implementing and enforcing…
Analysis
Niger: A Glimmer of Democracy
The 2021 elections in Niger, which have been accorded the recognition of being the nation's first peaceful transition of power since independence, saw about 8 million…
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Repatriation Pilot Program: Relief for The Rohingyas or Exacerbation of Their Pain?
Imagine being forcibly uprooted from your homeland, where you have lived all your life, without any legal justification or prior notice, and driven to seek refuge…
First published
“Legal Rights of Rivers: a voice given to rivers”- to what extent can we really hear the cry of rivers?
Bangladesh, as a riverine country, depends vastly upon the Rivers and Waterbodies of the country economically. From Fisheries, Agriculture to transport in every sector we depend…
Analysis
From Awareness to Action: Indonesia Joins the ESG Movement in Rising Climate Concerns
Worldwide growing climate concern has been driving industries worldwide to act on reducing climate impacts through concerned financial institutions. Institutions have been adopting Environmental and Social…
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Washington Can Give Bangladesh’s Democracy the Kiss of Life
On July 11, Uzra Zeya, the highest-ranking U.S. State Department official to visit Bangladesh in the past three years, said that the United States looks forward…