Official Secrets Act of 1923 under the spotlight after journ

Official Secrets Act of 1923 under the spotlight after journalist's arrest


 
Mehedi Hasan Pias 
bdnews24.com
Published: 19 May 2021 03:44 AM BdST
Updated: 19 May 2021 03:44 AM BdST
Police take Prothom Alo senior reporter Rozina Islam back to prison on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 after a court rejected their petition to interrogate her in a case under the Official Secrets Act. Photo: Asif Mahmud Ove
In the wake of the arrest of journalist Rozina Islam on charges of stealing government documents, the Official Secrets Act of 1923 is being thoroughly examined.
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The laws related to the charges brought against the Prothom Alo Senior Correspondent Rozina Islam include sections three and five of the British-era Act.
Rozina has refuted the charges. Her colleagues claim that she has been targeted for reporting on irregularities in the health ministry amidst the coronavirus crisis.

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