Govt revises CSA draft, worries stay
The Daily Star (National) · ৭ নভে, ২০২৬
Following consultations with civil society, the government has decided to modify provisions of the draft cyber security law and align some offences, such as defamation, with the Penal Code.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনThe Daily Star (National)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
The Daily Star (National)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- The draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 will define “belittling” and introduce safeguards for journalists and news outlets after the earlier draft drew criticism.
- However, the revisions disclosed by officials do not indicate any reduction in the penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment or a Tk 40 lakh fine, or both, for spreading “rumours” and “misinformation”.
- The earlier draft proposed five years’ imprisonment or a Tk 20 lakh fine, or both.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Figure | 10 years | “However, the revisions disclosed by officials do not indicate any reduction in the penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment or a Tk 40 lakh fine, or both, for spreading “rumours” and “misinformation”.” |
Figure | Tk 20 lakh | “The earlier draft proposed five years’ imprisonment or a Tk 20 lakh fine, or both.” |
শব্দভাণ্ডার ও বাস্তব প্রয়োগ ছক (Vocabulary Matrix)
5টি মূল শব্দএই প্রতিবেদন থেকে বাছাই করা শব্দ: অর্থ, উচ্চারণ ও প্রতিবেদনে ব্যবহার
The act of consulting.
“Officials earlier said it would be published for further consultation before the amendments are finalised.”
The act of injuring another person's reputation by any slanderous communication, written or oral; the wrong of maliciously injuring the good name of another.
Synonyms: aftertale, aspersion, calumny, detraction
“Following consultations with civil society, the government has decided to modify provisions of the draft cyber security law and align some offences, such as defamation, with the Penal Code.”
The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed
Synonyms: animadversion, censure, critique
“The draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 will define “belittling” and introduce safeguards for journalists and news outlets after the earlier draft drew criticism.”
To include (something) as a part.
“These are among 12 revisions to be incorporated, officials said.”
In public bodies, any alteration made or proposed to be made in a bill or motion that adds, changes, substitutes, or omits.
Synonyms: improvement, reformation
“Officials earlier said it would be published for further consultation before the amendments are finalised.”
Words chosen from this story. English meanings: Wiktionary (CC BY-SA), via the Free Dictionary API.
IELTS Reading practice
Read the passage, then answer the questions. Every answer is in the passage.
Following consultations with civil society, the government has decided to modify provisions of the draft cyber security law and align some offences, such as defamation, with the Penal Code.
The draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026 will define “belittling” and introduce safeguards for journalists and news outlets after the earlier draft drew criticism.
These are among 12 revisions to be incorporated, officials said.
The revised draft has yet to be released publicly. Officials earlier said it would be published for further consultation before the amendments are finalised.
A part of a report by The Daily Star (National).Read the full story
Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.The draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, _____ will define “belittling” and introduce safeguards for journalists and news outlets after the earlier draft drew criticism.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Following consultations with civil society, the government has decided to modify provisions of the _____ cyber security law and align some offences, such as defamation, with the Penal Code.
Questions 3–4: Do the following statements agree with the passage? Choose TRUE or FALSE.
3.These are among 14 revisions to be incorporated, officials said.
4.The revised draft has yet to be released publicly.
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