Cyber Security Act, 2023
| Cyber Security Act, 2023 | |
|---|---|
| Jatiya Sangsad | |
| |
| Citation | Act No. 46 of 2023 |
| Territorial extent | Bangladesh |
| Enacted by | Jatiya Sangsad |
| Enacted | 13 September 2023 |
| Assented to | 13 September 2023 |
| Commenced | 13 September 2023 |
| Repealed | 21 May 2025 |
| Administered by | Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology |
| Amends | |
| Digital Security Act, 2018 | |
| Repealed by | |
| Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025 | |
| Summary | |
| The Act aimed to enhance digital security by addressing cyber crimes, replacing the Digital Security Act, 2018. It faced criticism for retaining controversial provisions that were seen as suppressing freedom of expression. | |
| Status: Repealed | |
The Cyber Security Act, 2023 is a digital security law enacted in Bangladesh, replacing the Digital Security Act, 2018. Amnesty International described it as a replication of the "draconian" Digital Security Act.