The United States of America has called on the government of Bangladesh to consider changes to the recently passed Digital Security Act (DSA).
The US thinks changes in the law would bring it into conformity with the Bangladesh Constitution and with Bangladesh's international commitments on human, civil, and political rights, according to a UNB report.
"The United States shares the concerns of the international community that the recently passed Digital Security Act (DSA) could be used to suppress and criminalize free speech, all to the detriment of Bangladesh's democracy, development and prosperity," Marcia Bernicat, the outgoing US Ambassador, said in a statement on Sunday.
She said they welcome Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu's offer to meet with media representatives to discuss their concerns about the act.