defamation

Screenshot from a video shows freedom fighter Abdul Hai Kanu, wearing a garland of shoes, being forced to move by two men in Chauddagram, Cumilla on 22 December
Bangladesh

Freedom fighter harassed, forced to wear garland of shoes in Chauddagram, govt condemns incident

"What happened to me is barbaric. If the perpetrators are not arrested within 24 hours, I will take my own life," said freedom fighter Abdul Hai Kanu

Tapasi Tabassum Urmi, suspended assistant commissioner of Lalmonirhat. Photo: Collected
Court

Suspended AC Urmi gets bail in defamation case

Tapashee Tabassum Urmi. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Plea submitted to file defamation case against suspended AC Tapashee

Rahul Gandhi, a senior leader of India's main opposition Congress party addresses his supporters in a public meeting during Rahul's 66-day long "Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra", or Unite India Justice March, in Jhalod town, Gujarat state, India, March 7, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
South Asia

India court bails Rahul Gandhi in latest defamation case

Sketch: Mst Farhana Jannat
Thoughts

Navigating the complex interplay between defamation and freedom of expression in Bangladesh

Photo: Bloomberg
Global Economy

Musk threatens to sue anti-defamation group for falling revenue

Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Ctg journo faces Digital Security Act case again for ‘defaming’ UP chairman

Defamation case: Two Dainik Bangla journalists ordered to appear in court
Court

Defamation case: Two Dainik Bangla journalists ordered to appear in court

Mayor Taposh sends legal notice seeking Tk100cr to The Daily Star over 'defamatory' satire piece
Bangladesh

Mayor Taposh sends legal notice seeking Tk100cr to The Daily Star over 'defamatory' satire piece

'Offensive content against PM': Appellate Division upholds bail of Rajbari Mahila Dal leader
Bangladesh

'Offensive content against PM': Appellate Division upholds bail of Rajbari Mahila Dal leader

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez
Splash

Actor Nora Fatehi files defamation suit against Jacqueline Fernandez

Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a rally in Warren, Michigan, U.S., October 1, 2022. REUTERS/Chery Dieu-Nalio/File Photo
USA

Trump sues CNN claiming defamation, seeks $475 million in punitive damages

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Why defamation should be decriminalised