Dhaka, May 11 (UNB)- The Council of Advisers on Sunday approved the draft of the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, incorporating provision to ban individuals or entities involved in terrorist activities and their operations.
The approval came at a meeting of the of the Council of Advisers at the state guesthouse Jamuna with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.
The Anti-Terrorism Act, 2009 was enacted to deter some terrorist activities and ensure effective punishment along with relevant provisions.
But the current law does not include any specific provision to ban the activities of an entity and so it has become necessary to clarify and include such a provision, making the law more time-befitting and effective.
The amendment incorporates provisions for banning the activities of entities, necessary adaptations, and prohibiting the dissemination of content through online and social media platforms.
The ordinance is likely to be promulgated tomorrow.