Protecting vital state databases, power grids, and banking backends from cyber attacks.
Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to BDT 25 Lakh.
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Ministry of Law, Justice & Parliamentary Affairs, Government of Bangladesh
Bangladesh Gazette Notification Sept 18, 2023 (Repealed via 2025 Ordinance)
2023
2023
English (Original) / Bengali (Official)
This instrument is no longer operative law in the People's Republic of Bangladesh.
Official Status Summary: Repealed by the interim government via the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 following the August 2024 mass movement, systematically withdrawing controversial non-bailable speech and journalistic offenses, and transitioning digital security governance to the 2026 operative framework.
This codified text is preserved in the Nyayota Legal Archive strictly for judicial retrospection, academic research, and constitutional case analysis. Do not rely on repealed sections for contemporary regulatory compliance or criminal liability assessment without consulting an accredited legal practitioner.
A repealed 2023 statute that replaced the 2018 Digital Security Act but was subsequently dismantled by the 2025 Cyber Security Ordinance and replaced by the 2026 cybersecurity legislative framework. Preserved here as an educational historical record.
Anyone navigating cyber & digital issues must comply with these statutory requirements to ensure legal protection and prevent sanctions.
গুরুত্বপূর্ণ তথ্য পরিকাঠামো সম্পর্কিত অপরাধ
Protecting vital state databases, power grids, and banking backends from cyber attacks.
Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to BDT 25 Lakh.
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দণ্ডবিধি, ১৮৬০
The primary criminal code in Bangladesh that defines specific unlawful acts (such as theft, assault, fraud, or murder), sets statutory defenses (such as private defense), and determines the penalties judges can impose.
গণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশের সংবিধান
The highest legal authority in Bangladesh. It guarantees basic fundamental human rights (like free speech, equality, and protection from unlawful arrest) and defines how the country's government, parliament, and courts operate.
ফৌজদারি কার্যবিধি, ১৮৯৮
The procedural rulebook for police investigations and criminal court trials. It defines how arrests must be carried out, how bail applications are decided, and how suspect rights are safeguarded during interrogation.
Act No. XXVII of 2023
“[REPEALED STATUTE — HISTORICAL ARCHIVE] Enacted in September 2023 (Act No. XXVII of 2023) to replace the controversial Digital Security Act 2018. Following widespread public criticism regarding misuse against free speech and the August 2024 mass uprising, the interim government formally repealed the Cyber Security Act 2023 through the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025 (annulling speech offenses) and transitioned to the Cyber Security Act 2026. This statutory text is preserved exclusively for historical reference, archived litigation, and academic research.”
[রহিতকৃত আইন — ঐতিহাসিক সংরক্ষণ] ২০২৩ সালে ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা আইনের স্থলে প্রণীত হলেও মতপ্রকাশের স্বাধীনতা ক্ষুণ্ণ করার কারণে ২০২৪-এর গণঅভ্যুত্থান পরবর্তী সময়ে সাইবার নিরাপত্তা অধ্যাদেশ ২০২৫ দ্বারা এই আইনটি আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে রহিত করা হয় এবং ২০২৬ সালের নতুন আইন কার্যকর করা হয়। আইনি গবেষণা ও পূর্ববর্তী মামলার নজির পর্যালোচনার জন্য এটি সংরক্ষিত।
Protecting vital state databases, power grids, and banking backends from cyber attacks.
Imprisonment up to 7 years or fine up to BDT 25 Lakh.
Phishing, impersonating someone online, or stealing their credentials to steal or cause harm.
Imprisonment up to 5 years or fine up to BDT 5 Lakh, or both.