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Digital authoritarianism in Bangladesh: Weaponising a draconian law to silence dissent in the pandemic era

Zayed Siddiki 14/07/2022

The COVID-19 pandemic provided the government with pretext to censor free speech, harass critics, and effectively curb dissent – accelerating what has been an ongoing turn towards authoritarianism in Bangladesh.

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Digital Security Act

Digital authoritarianism in Bangladesh: Weaponising a draconian law to silence dissent in the pandemic era

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