The Advisory Council has given final approval to proposed amendments to the Bangladesh Telecommunications Ordinance, clearly stating that internet or telecommunications services can never be shut down. A new “Accountability Committee” has also been formed, chaired by the head of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Posts and Telecommunications. Only specific agencies named in the law will be allowed to conduct such interception, and strictly within their respective jurisdictions. Interception activities will require approval from a quasi-judicial council and will operate under role-based access control through the CIS. Following consultations with the ministries of home affairs, finance, and planning, it was placed before the council for final approval at Wednesday’s meeting.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 25, 2025 13:39 UTC