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Thefinancialexpress.Bd • July 2, 2026

The government has formed a five-member cabinet committee headed by Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam to review and finalise the draft of the Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026.

The Cabinet Division issued a notification in this regard on Thursday, reports bdnews24.com.

The other members of the committee are Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Adviser Jahir Uddin Swapan and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman.

The committee will review the draft of the Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 and provide necessary recommendations.

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Bangladesh Forms Committee to Amend Cyber Security Law On July 2, 2026, the Bangladeshi government established a five-member cabinet committee to review and finalize the draft of the Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026. The committee is led by Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam. Other members include key ministers from various departments. The committee's objective is to ensure that the existing cyber security law is updated to meet contemporary challenges. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance the effectiveness of cyber security regulations in the country. The Cabinet Division issued a notification confirming the formation of the committee and its mandate. The committee is expected to recommend necessary revisions to the draft law before its finalization. 13 sources 19

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