STAFF CORRESPONDENT

The government is introducing an amendment to the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 that will grant immediate reprieve to those accused or convicted under certain sections of the now defunct Digital Security Act (DSA).

The Cyber Security Ordinance was drafted to replace the Awami League-era draconian Cyber Security Act and DSA, both of which have been scrapped.

The proposal to amend the ordinance was approved at the advisory council meeting yesterday.

The amendment states that all cases or investigations related to offences under sections 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,

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