সাইবার সুরক্ষা আইন সংশোধনের উদ্যোগ, হচ্ছে কনটেন্ট অপসারণে মেটাকে বাধ্য করার বিধান

The Bangladesh government has initiated a move to amend the Cyber Security Act to effectively combat the spread of misinformation, defamatory content, and AI-generated deceptive media on social platforms. Home Affairs Adviser Salahuddin Ahmad announced that the proposed 'Cyber Security Act 2026' will introduce stricter definitions for digital offenses and harsher penalties for those spreading malicious content. A key feature of the amendment is the inclusion of a legal provision that will compel international tech giants, such as Meta, to remove harmful content within a specified timeframe. Currently, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) lacks the legal authority to enforce such swift action, often leading to delays in addressing online harassment and propaganda. The government aims to redefine the scope of cyberspace and ensure that social media platforms are held accountable under national law. This legislative reform seeks to protect individuals, political figures, and state interests from coordinated bot networks and AI-driven disinformation campaigns.

This amendment is significant as it seeks to bridge a critical legal gap that currently prevents the government from holding global social media platforms accountable for the rapid removal of harmful or illegal content.