Action under the Act, say journalists, is often accompanied by attacks on them and their publications by members of the ruling Awami League party, who seem to consider the leveling of a charge of breach of digital security a license for unleashing their might.
Bangladesh is set to hold general elections before a January 5 deadline, although the exact dates have not yet been announced.
Obaidul Quader, AL General Secretary, said the decision to hold the talks come after Hossain wrote to Hasina seeking a dialogue.
