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The government has established a five-member cabinet committee tasked with reviewing and finalizing the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026. The committee will be convened by Fakir Mahbub Anam, the Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology.

According to a statement issued by the Press Information Department (PID), the committee's primary responsibility is to examine the proposed amendments to the cyber security legislation and formulate recommendations. These recommendations will be crucial before the act is formally finalized.

The committee comprises key government figures, including Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, and Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md. Asaduzzaman. This broad representation ensures diverse perspectives are considered in the review process.

The Cabinet Division has officially issued a notification to constitute this committee, signaling the government's commitment to updating and strengthening its cyber security framework. The PID statement confirmed the committee's formation and its mandate.