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Fine-tuning cybersecurity act
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The Bangladesh government agrees in principle to add protections for journalists in the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act 2026 to prevent misuse against media professionals, with consultations ongoing and a committee being formed to provide recommendations. The draft law aims to balance cybercrime prevention with safeguarding media freedom and will undergo further public and parliamentary review before enactment.
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Your media business in Bangladesh must prepare for a new cyber law with built-in safeguards against harassment but also greater legal scrutiny. Engage your network now to influence the committee shaping the final draft or risk becoming collateral in the rush to police cybercrime.
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