Draft cybersecurity ordinance gets approval

The Council of Advisers has granted its preliminary approval for the draft of the Cybersecurity Ordinance, 2024, reports UNB.

The ordinance, which aims to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity framework, is a significant step towards enhancing digital security and protecting citizens from online threats.

The draft will need to be presented again for final approval before it becomes a law.

Once enacted, officials said, the ordinance will provide a robust legal structure for addressing cybersecurity issues in Bangladesh, ensuring greater protection for both public and private sector digital assets. They said the government stresses the importance of this ordinance in safeguarding the nation's online infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

E-cigarette import, E-Nicotine Delivery Systems Banned

In another important decision, the government has announced a ban on the import of all e-cigarettes and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products.

This move aims to protect public health by curbing the availability of these potentially harmful products in the market.

The decision comes amid growing concerns about the rising use of e-cigarettes, especially among the youth, and the potential health risks associated with their use.

The government has taken a firm stance against these products, citing their adverse effects on health and the need for stricter regulation in the interest of public safety.