Legal & Compliance
A source-linked index of the Bangladeshi instruments that govern cyber security and personal data, with each instrument's own standing shown plainly.
Informational — not legal advice
This page is an informational index of official Bangladeshi sources. It is not legal advice, not a certified copy, and not a statement that BD AI or OMS IT is compliant with, licensed under, or approved by any of these instruments or authorities. Always read the official text at the linked government source before acting on it.
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Current instruments
The Cyber Security Act, 2026 is the operative cyber security statute. Earlier acts and ordinances in the same sequence are listed further down as legislative history.
- In force
Cyber Security Act, 2026
সাইবার সুরক্ষা আইন, ২০২৬
The current primary cyber security statute. It repeals the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025, which had itself replaced the 2023 Act. Treat this — not the 2023 Act — as the operative cyber security law.
- Citation:
- Act No. 81 of 2026
- Published:
- 16 April 2026
- Publisher:
- National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Bangladesh
- Last verified:
- 26 August 2026
- In force
Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025
Bangladesh's dedicated personal data protection instrument, listed by the NCSA among its current legal instruments. It is the reference point for personal-data handling obligations.
Check before relying: Commencement dates and subordinate rules can lag the ordinance itself. Confirm the applicable provisions and any rules at the official source before relying on them.
- Published:
- Not confirmed
- Publisher:
- National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Bangladesh
- Last verified:
- 26 August 2026
- Amending instrument
Cyber Security (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025
An amending instrument in the 2025 cyber security sequence. It modifies rather than replaces the instrument it amends, so it must be read together with the operative text.
- Published:
- Not confirmed
- Publisher:
- National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), Bangladesh
- Last verified:
- 26 August 2026
Legislative history
These instruments are no longer the current law. They are kept visible so the record is complete and so conduct from the period they covered can be placed correctly.
- Repealed — historical
Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025
সাইবার সুরক্ষা অধ্যাদেশ, ২০২৫
Ordinance No. 25 of 2025 — 21 May 2025
Repealed by the Cyber Security Act, 2026 (Act No. 81 of 2026). Retained here for continuity and for conduct that occurred while it was in force.
Official source - Repealed — historical
Cyber Security Act, 2023
সাইবার নিরাপত্তা আইন, ২০২৩
Historical. Superseded by the 2025 ordinance sequence and then by the Cyber Security Act, 2026. It is listed only as legislative history and must not be cited as the current law.
Official source
Regulators and official sources
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NCSA
National Cyber Security Agency
National cyber security law, incident response, and critical information infrastructure policy.
BD AI's standing: Reference source for cyber security legislation. No licence, approval or supervisory relationship with BD AI.
BTRC
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
Telecommunication regulation in Bangladesh, including licensing, registration and enlistment of telecommunication and related service categories, administered through LIMS.
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ICT Division
Information and Communication Technology Division
National ICT policy, digital government programmes and the national AI policy process.
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bdlaws
Laws of Bangladesh (Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division)
Official consolidated text of Bangladeshi Acts and Ordinances.
BD AI's standing: Reference source for statutory text. No relationship with BD AI.
AI Policy portal
AI Policy for Bangladesh (national policy portal)
Publication and public consultation for the national AI policy.
BD AI's standing: Reference source for AI policy. BD AI has no advisory or official role in the policy process.
AI policy in Bangladesh is in development rather than enacted — it is tracked separately on AI Governance. For how BD AI itself handles data, answers and verification, see Privacy, Security and the Trust Center.