The Telecommunications Act (Act No. 48 of 2001)

Governs telecommunications and includes provisions that impact the regulation of online content.

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Other Legislation from Bangladesh

Act on Cybercrime/Online Intellectual Property Protection

• Copyright Act (Act No. 22 of 2000)
• Digital Security Act (Act No. 10 of 2018)
• Patents and Designs Act (Act No. 2 of 1911)
• Trademarks Act (Act No. 8 of 2009)

Cooperation and International Efforts

• Digital Security Act (Act No. 10 of 2018)
• South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
• The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA)
• Trade Policy

Criminal Code/Law Enforcement

• Criminal Procedure Code (Act No. V of 1898)
• Penal Code (Act No. XLV of 1860)

Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection

• Digital Security Act (Act No. 10 of 2018)
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act (Act No. 36 of 2006)
• Telecommunications Act (Act No. 48 of 2001)

Data Protection and Privacy

• Digital Security Act (Act No. 10 of 2018)
• Telecommunications Act (Act No. 48 of 2001)
• The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act (Act No. 36 of 2006)

Online Hate Speech and Illegal Content

• Digital Security Act (Act No. 10 of 2018)
• The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Act (Act No. 36 of 2006)
• The Penal Code (Act No. XLV of 1860)
• The Press and Publications Act (Act No. 47 of 2002)