Bangladesh will ramp up digital surveillance

Significance

In February-March, there were widespread protests after a writer detained under the law died in police custody. A handful of ambassadors in Dhaka released a joined statement expressing concerns about the death and the DSA’s compatibility with international human rights laws.

Impacts

• Periodic shutdowns of social media platforms are likely.
• Human rights groups will continue to raise concerns over freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
• Dhaka will aim to preserve strong ties with Delhi despite signs of growing popular anger towards India.