Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that the government is preparing amendments to the Cyber Security Act to counter misinformation, defamatory content, and AI-generated deceptive materials spreading on social media. He said the revised law will include provisions requiring international technology platforms, including Meta, to remove harmful content within a specified timeframe. The announcement came in response to a parliamentary notice raised by MP Helen Zerin Khan regarding fake accounts, bot networks, and online harassment.

Helen Zerin Khan highlighted the growing use of fake identities, AI-generated content, and organized bot networks to manipulate public opinion and spread targeted disinformation against individuals and institutions. In reply, the minister noted that misleading content targeting political leaders and their families has recently increased and suggested redefining the boundaries of freedom of expression in the digital space.

The minister added that the draft, to be known as the Cyber Security Act 2026, will empower agencies such as the BTRC and cyber security bodies to block or remove harmful content. He also mentioned that a new law to combat online and offline gambling is in its final stage and may be introduced in the current parliamentary session.