Dhaka, May 8 -- Speakers at a high-level roundtable stressed that Bangladesh's cyber security legislation must strike a careful balance between tackling digital threats and safeguarding fundamental rights, particularly freedom of expression.

The discussion, held at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan, on Wednesday brought together representatives from the government, international organisations, and civil society to deliberate on cyber security laws, platform governance, and digital rights.

Participants underscored that alongside legal reforms, greater public awareness and education are essential, and that any regulatory framework should be subject to independent oversight and judicial scrutiny.

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