Fear of DSA taking terrifying form: DUJ

A faction of Dhaka Union of Journalists yesterday demanded repeal of the Digital Security Act, alleging countrymen's freedom of expression has been curbed through the law's misuse.

Issuing a statement, DUJ leaders said recently a number of journalists and writers were arrested under the DSA while common citizens were not spared either.

Besides, people were detained under the law and sent to jail for criticising the government, they said.

DUJ leaders said they repeatedly opposed the law's enactment and even took to the streets in this regard.

On the other hand, the government in face of agitation had assured that the law will not be misused, they said in the statement.

However, the government has deviated from its previous stance and "awfully misused the law against journalists and voices of dissent", it said.

It added, the fear that had grown among the journalist community earlier regarding the DSA has now taken a "terrifying form".