Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon has said cybersecurity is now more important than traditional security.
He made the remarks while inaugurating the Facebook page Prantik Kanthaswar, the media cell of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party (VDP), on Wednesday.
"The concept of security has changed significantly. Cybersecurity is now more important than guarding kilometre after kilometre," the minister said.
Swapon praised efforts to modernize the Ansar force, saying the launch of Prantik Kanthaswar would help ensure the flow of accurate information and curb the spread of rumours.
He added that information has become a vital source of national strength and stressed the importance of using it responsibly.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
