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Cybersecurity Summit Concludes in Dhaka, Highlighting Digital Resilience Efforts

From Daily Star · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A five-day cybersecurity conference called Phoenix Summit 2026 concluded in Dhaka, focusing on digital resilience and cooperation.
  • The summit featured technical workshops, an exhibition with 73 organizations, and recognized individuals for their contributions to cybersecurity.
  • Awards included recognition for the Cyber Security Club of Islamic University and a Lifetime Honour Award for Sumon Ahmed Sabir.

The Phoenix Summit 2026, a significant cybersecurity conference, wrapped up on June 27 in Dhaka after five days of intensive discussions and workshops. Organized by The Team Phoenix Group, the event aimed to bolster digital resilience and foster cybersecurity cooperation among participating entities.

The Cyber Security Club of Islamic University received recognition for its contributions to cybersecurity awareness and community development.

โ€” OrganizersRecognition of club contributions during the summit.

The summit commenced on June 23 with a series of technical workshops held at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh. These sessions covered critical areas such as practical cyber investigation, DevSecOps, application security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, and ransomware analysis, equipping attendees with advanced skills.

An exhibition showcased the work of 73 organizations, complemented by 18 university club partners and three knowledge partners. The event also celebrated achievements within the cybersecurity community. The Cyber Security Club of Islamic University received an award for its efforts in cybersecurity awareness and community development. Joyeeta Sen Rimpee, deputy general manager at BTCL, was honored for her contributions and for championing women in cybersecurity. Sumon Ahmed Sabir, chief information officer at Fiber at Home, received the Lifetime Honour Award for his extensive service to Bangladesh's cybersecurity industry.

Joyeeta Sen Rimpee, deputy general manager at BTCL, was recognised for her contribution to the cybersecurity sector and efforts to encourage more women to pursue careers in the field.

โ€” OrganizersRecognition of an individual's contribution to the cybersecurity sector.

The summit received support from key government bodies, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the ICT Division, and the National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA), underscoring the national importance placed on cybersecurity.

The Lifetime Honour Award was presented to Sumon Ahmed Sabir, chief information officer at Fiber at Home, in recognition of his long-standing contribution to Bangladesh's cybersecurity industry.

โ€” OrganizersPresentation of a lifetime achievement award.
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Originally published by Daily Star in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.