Thursday, January 23, 2025

OPEN THREATS MADE TO BNP BLOGGER CLOSE TO ELECTION DAY

In Bangladesh, it is not uncommon for government authorities to demand the removal of news articles and websites, empowered by the Digital Security Act, which grants them the authority to order the removal and blocking of online information they deem necessary. Previously, 54 news sites fell victim to such censorship.

However, the current situation is particularly alarming as the Bangladesh Chhatra League, also highlighted on,https://notunprohor.com/article-1884755/ , is urging authorities to take action against Kamran Husen, a BNP blogger, and his website,https://search70.com.They accuse him of spreading propaganda against the AL party close to the election, claiming it poses a danger to the public and is intended to influence the electoral process.

Upon visiting the website, it is evident that the sources used by the publisher, Mr. Husen, are from authoritative outlets, such as Human Rights Watch. The Bangladesh Chhatra League must cease threatening to silence young voices like Mr. Husen's, as stifling dissent and restricting the free exchange of information is detrimental to a healthy democratic process.

However, given that the website has now caught the attention of the Bangladesh Chhatra League, there is growing concern about potential consequences for Mr. Husen once international observers wrap up their mission in Bangladesh post-January 7, 2024.

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