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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.
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