Cyber Security Agency, formerly Digital Security Agency, (Bengali: ডিজিটাল নিরাপত্তা এজেন্সি) is a Bangladesh government security and intelligence agency responsible for monitoring online communication and countering cyber crimes.[1] Md. Khairul Amin the former Director General of the agency.[2]
Formation | 2019 |
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Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali |
History
editDigital Security Agency was established under Information and Communication Technology Division Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.[3] Md. Rezaul Karim, ndc is the former Director General of the agency, he was the Second Director General of this agency.[4]
After the passage of the Cyber Security Act, 2023, the Digital Security Agency was renamed to Cyber Security Agency.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Digital security agency soon to monitor cyber security". theindependentbd.com. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Officers". dsa.gov.bd. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
- ^ "Digital Security Agency formed". Dhaka Tribune. 11 July 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2020.
- ^ "Digital Security Agency".
- ^ "Overhaul the Cyber Security Agency to protect data". The Daily Star. 2023-12-01. Retrieved 2024-09-07.