Draft cybersecurity ordinance gets approval

Staff Reporter :

The Council of Advisers, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, has granted preliminary approval to the draft of the Cybersecurity Ordinance 2024. The decision was made during a meeting of the interim government’s Advisory Council held at the Chief Adviser’s office in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area.
The proposed ordinance aims to bolster Bangladesh’s digital security framework, addressing the rising challenges posed by cyber threats to public and private digital infrastructure.
Officials highlighted that the ordinance, once enacted, will establish a comprehensive legal framework to tackle cybersecurity issues. It will focus on safeguarding sensitive digital assets, ensuring secure online environments, and enhancing the
resilience of the nation’s cyber infrastructure.
The ordinance will cover measures to combat hacking, data breaches, and other malicious activities in cyberspace, providing greater protection to individuals, businesses, and government entities.
Before becoming law, the draft ordinance will be presented for final approval. Officials emphasized that this process would include further consultation and refinements to ensure it meets the nation’s cybersecurity needs effectively.
Acknowledging the growing importance of digital security, the government underscored the urgency of implementing robust measures to protect the country’s online infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.
The ordinance is seen as a landmark step in modernizing Bangladesh’s approach to cybersecurity and is expected to play a critical role in strengthening national digital resilience.