Dhaka: Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant on Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb today announced that the interim government has swiftly developed a comprehensive legal framework focused on data protection and cyber governance.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Taiyeb highlighted these developments while speaking as the chief guest at a high-level seminar titled “Personal Data Protection Ordinance, 2025: Framework, Insights and Practical Implications” held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel. He mentioned that the government initially encountered considerable challenges in promoting awareness about data governance among ministries and related organizations. Despite these hurdles, the interim government successfully established the necessary legal infrastructure through extensive consultations with diverse stakeholders, including local and international experts, the World Bank, and the European Union.
Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb elaborated that the scope of data protection encompasses two main categories: personal data and general data. He revealed that for the first time, an initiative has been launched to create a National Data Governance Authority. This body will be tasked with ensuring proper data collection, protection, processing, and accountability during data exchanges.
Additionally, Taiyeb stated that a complete data protection ecosystem has been realized through the formulation of five legal instruments. These include the Cyber Safety Ordinance, Personal Data Protection Act, Telecommunications Act, and Postal Service Ordinance.
The seminar was organized collaboratively by the Information and Communication Technology Division and the Enhancing Digital Government and Economy (EDGE) Project, drawing attendance from policymakers, ICT experts, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders.