Policy Reforms to Protect Media and Citizens
Cyber Security Act To Be Amended Soon
- Initiatives taken to amend Cyber Security and media laws
- Discussions ongoing with newspaper editors and TV owners
- Aims to protect journalists, administration, and general citizens equally
Information and Broadcasting Minister Andaleeve Rahman announced that initiative has been undertaken to amend the Cyber Security Act and related media laws to ensure the protection of media personnel, the administration, and general citizens. He shared this information during an interaction with journalists on Wednesday night, October 21, while visiting various Puja mandaps in his constituency in Bhola Sadar. Correspondent sources reported that the government is focusing on modernizing legal frameworks to adapt to changing digital media ecosystems. Relevant authorities stated that positive policy transformations will be visible shortly.
The Information Minister emphasized that keeping pace with rapid technological advancements in cyberspace requires dynamic legal frameworks. To make the amendment process inclusive and effective, comprehensive discussions are currently taking place with key stakeholders, including television channel owners and newspaper editors. Aligning legal safeguards with modern cyber infrastructure remains a core objective of this ongoing legislative reform.
Andaleeve Rahman further stated that the goal is to formulate a sustainable and balanced policy where freedom of media, administrative workflows, and citizen cyber safety are equally safeguarded. Confirming that the drafting process is actively progressing, he expressed confidence that impactful changes will be implemented soon, setting a strong foundation for digital governance and tech-driven journalism in the country.
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