Emergency rules in force to curb political rights

The government has promulgated a new set of rules curbing political activities and laying down detailed guidelines for the media to tighten the state of emergency.

The Emergency Powers Rules 2007, promulgated Thursday, have lifted restrictions on people's right to seek remedies for the violations of fundamental rights, which are not tied to political rights. For that, there would be scope for filing writ appeals.

"Provocative activities, including meeting, gathering, procession, rally, hartal, exhibition, blockade, strike, lockout and other public functions of political parties, trade unions, clubs or associations, have been suspended until further order or until the state of emergency is withdrawn," according to the rules.

The rules empower the government to arrest or detain any person or restrict entry, departure, stay or movement of any person to stop him joining activities harmful to relations with foreign countries or in public interest.

The rules also spell out some guidelines for the media on publication and news broadcasts, which could "harm public security, law and order, supply of essentials and services".

"The government can ban rallies, meetings, blockades, protests, speeches, statements and harmful or provocative activities and take action against such activities to maintain discipline and peace."

"No news or information, editorial, post-editorial, report, feature, cartoon, talk show or discussion and photograph of such activities can be published."

The rules also restricted broadcast or telecast of harmful or provocative activities on the electronic media or internet.

In line with the rules, the government can control or block message or news through postal service, radio, telegram, telex, fax, internet and telephone.

The rules also prohibit activities intended to create animosity, hostility or hatred among different sections of society.

President Iajuddin Ahmed approved the rules Thursday night and the home ministry immediately sent them to the government's press for printing.

The Emergency Powers Rules 2007 was framed under the Emergency Powers Ordinance 2007, promulgated by the president on January 12.

The rules however relaxed the ban on filing new writ petitions and proceedings of pending appeals seeking redresses of infringement of fundamental rights.

The High Court will also be free to resume proceedings of pending writ petitions relating to fundamental rights, which are not related to political issues.

Cick Here to download a copy of the gazetted rules.

Source: BDNEWS24

yeah this is all over the place

thnkx for sharing EROS

am especially concerned about the freedom of media part

can only hope the army dont exercise their liberties tht they have provided themselves with

for all we know they may ban bangla forum, not tht they can stop me though :P

but seriously where's the server located ?

Tanna, i am not concerned about media part. i mean tv or new paper media in BD. bcuz all tv channel & news papers are supported and/or owned by political persons or supports political parties. so sometimes they make false news you can say. so who cares about them.

BanglaForum is NOT a news media in any form. its a community. also, rules only for this section clearly says, NO POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT IS ALLOWED.

well the current situation in BD, i'll say is cool. no traffic jams, roads r clean. ppls r happy, whats going on BD right now. even many ppls dont want any election, saying 'EI GOVT E TO BHALO KAJ KORTECHE, ELECTION ER DORKAR NAI'

Well said EROS, thanku for maintaining tht for us members, but u nevr know, the army might let tht power get to their heads, hope tht doesnt happen though, fingers crossed


referring to the last part: thts looking at the bright side of things :P

the next thing that will happen is all the parties merge together to get rid of this government. already a lot of them are in shaky position considering the fact the new Chief Advisor is going after the guys who misusd their power and to make things worse for the political parties he has 100% support from the defense guys..

definitely is pretty cool atleast from what i can get through media atleast for sometime people in power are taking things seriously

LoL jotil rules to !

hahaha nice nice

aro koto kisu hobe eto shobe shuru

Eros vi thank u.rasta ghate akhon bujha jaiteche kirokom kora rules start hoeche.tobe valoi hoeche abar kharap o.

ei govt er kace emon ki jadu ace je tara desh take etto controle kroe fello ? naki tader pichone emon kono power ace jara tader k etto fast r strict hote shikhacche ?

even ami obaak hoyechi .... TV / RADIO er License chq korar je news ta prochar hoyechilo seta etto taratari ei Govt tackle korlo ....... really awesome ..... i m really impressed