CSA to be abolished within a week, Nahid tells Norwegian ambassador
UNB
Publish: 05 Nov 2024, 01:05 PM
Dhaka,
Nov 3 (UNB)-- Mohammad Nahid Islam, Adviser to the Ministry of Posts,
Telecommunications, and Information Technology, has said the Cyber Security Act
will be abolished within a week, and urged Norway to invest in Bangladesh in a
meeting with the country's ambassador.
He expressed the
government's desire to strengthen its partnership with Norway as a development
ally and emphasized the hope for investment in these sectors.
The adviser made this
call during a meeting with Norway's Ambassador Hakon Arald Gulbrandsen at the
ICT Division office on Monday.
Nahid Islam stated,
"We have built a new Bangladesh through the student and public uprising.
Over the past sixteen years, the oppressive government has engaged in
widespread irregularities and corruption. The interim government has now
embarked on the task of rebuilding the country to help both the nation and its
people recover from the damage."
He also requested
Norway's guidance and support in this rebuilding effort.
Ambassador Hakon Arald
Gulbrandsen assured him that Norway is ready to assist in the reconstruction of
the new Bangladesh and will stand by the interim government.
When asked about the
Cyber Security Act by the ambassador, the adviser said that the Act would be
abolished within a week, and all cases filed under it would also be withdrawn.
He added that not only this law but all laws that hinder freedom of expression
are under review. He emphasized that decisions on reforms will be taken after
consulting with stakeholders.
When asked about
minority oppression, the adviser stated that minorities in Bangladesh are safe.
Special security arrangements were made during the last Durga Puja, and
holidays were extended.
He also commented that
the previous fascist government had played political games with minorities,
identifying them as a vote bank. Despite major incidents of minority oppression
occurring during their regime, they did not pursue justice.
Nahid Islam requested
Norway's cooperation in disseminating the truth about the July uprising,
countering the various negative international propaganda surrounding the event.
The meeting concluded
with discussions on issues of mutual interest.
Secretary of the Posts
and Telecommunications Division Dr. Md. Mushfiqur Rahman, Secretary of the
Information and Communication Technology Division Shish Haider Chowdhury, ndc,
Deputy Head of Mission of Norway Marianne Rabe Knavelsurd and other senior
officials from the ministry were present at the meeting.
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