Bangladesh Parliament Introduces Key Cybersecurity and Narcotics Control Bills

• •Bangladesh Parliament introduced two significant bills on June 27, 2026.
• •The Narcotics Control Bill aims to create specialized tribunals and empower law enforcement.
• •The Cyber Security Bill seeks to repeal penalties for online gambling amid ongoing legislative changes.

On June 27, 2026, the Bangladesh Parliament introduced two significant bills: the Narcotics Control (Amendment) Bill and the Cyber Security (Amendment) Bill. The Narcotics Control Bill aims to establish specialized tribunals for drug-related crimes and empower the Department of Narcotics Control with firearms and dog squads. The Cyber Security Bill proposes to repeal a clause that penalizes online gambling, as a comprehensive bill addressing this issue is already in progress. Both bills are intended to expedite legal proceedings and enhance law enforcement capabilities. Opposition members raised concerns about the lack of prior notice for the bills, but the Deputy Speaker stated that objections should have been made earlier. The bills have been sent to the parliamentary standing committee for further scrutiny.