Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, chairing the National Cyber Security Council meeting at the state guesthouse Jamuna on Sunday, directed the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure comprehensive cyber protection ahead of the upcoming national election and referendum. He emphasized enhancing technological capacity and taking strict measures against all forms of cybercrime. Yunus also instructed that all citizen service sectors be given priority and that institutions regularly update their software and hardware while improving staff skills.
During the meeting, Yunus proposed introducing a rating system to evaluate institutional cyber readiness and directed the agency to play an active role alongside the judiciary in addressing financial cybercrimes. Special Assistant Fayez Ahmad Tayyeb reported that 35 institutions have been listed as critical information infrastructure, recommending more additions. He also stressed coordination between the National Cyber Security Agency and BTRC to counter misinformation and cyber offenses related to the election.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur shared that steps have been taken to strengthen banking sector cybersecurity and praised the initiative to form sectoral CERTs. The council, formed on 26 August 2025 under the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025, is led by the Chief Adviser and includes 25 members.
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