ICT Minister outlines three priorities for strengthening cybersecurity

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Dhaka Magazine Desk

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Fakir Mahbub Anam emphasized increasing technical capacity to protect government data, critical information infrastructure (CII), and digital services. He mentioned three main priorities in cyber protection: prioritizing cybersecurity from the very beginning of infrastructure development, ensuring the security of citizens' information by formulating an effective data protection framework, and making cybersecurity an integral part of institutional planning, policymaking, and budgeting.

The minister said these things at the opening ceremony of a two-day seminar titled ‘Cybersecurity and Data Protection’ at a hotel in the capital on Tuesday. He said, cybersecurity is essential to keep government operations safe and people-friendly. He also emphasized building a preventive cyber culture instead of a reactive attitude.

At the event, Prime Minister's Adviser Rehan Asif Asad said, protecting digital sovereignty is now as essential as geographical borders. Cyber risks are increasing due to the increased use of artificial intelligence, so he called for preparing young people through modern technology and training.

Secretary of the Information and Communication Technology Division Md. Mamunur Rashid Bhuiyan presided over the event, and local and foreign cyber experts, policymakers, and senior officials participated. The seminar was organized with funding from the European Union.