, April 8 -- Parliament on Wednesday passed the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aiming to modernise existing law by incorporating provisions to ban not only entities but also their activities and propaganda.

The bill was placed and moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed.

It sought to replace the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which was promulgated during the tenure of the interim government.

The proposed law introduces significant amendments to Sections 18 and 20 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009, with the objective of expanding the government's authority to curb not just the existence of an organisation but its entire operational and digital footprint.

Under the revised Section 18, the government will have explicit...