A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded

It is rather dubious why the government wants to have another draconian cyber security law right before the next national elections.

The DSA is being renamed to Cyber Security Act (CSA) with some cosmetic changes and hefty fines.

Not only was the Digital Security Act not repealed, the proposed changes in the law were not in line with the recommendations made by Bangladesh civil society groups and the United Nations

The US encourages Bangladesh to give all stakeholders an opportunity to review and provide input to the new draft Cyber Security Act to ensure it meets international standards.

Government must address concerns raised by the media, rights defenders

The Digital Security Act is being “transformed” and “modernised” and will now be named the Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the existing law will be amended.

There will be jail term of three or six months if fine not paid, the law minister said

The government has decided to "transform" and "modernise" the Digital Security Act and change its name to Cyber Security Act, in which sections of the existing law will be amended

The Cyber Security Act is now open for virtual consultation on the ICT ministry's website.