According to Clause 25.4 of the "Regulatory and Licensing Guideline for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Bangladesh", licensees are required to maintain individual user history records, system failure records, Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) traffic data, and bandwidth utilisation records as daily logs for a minimum period of three months. These records must be made available upon request by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission or any relevant law enforcement agency.
The 2025 Telecommunications Network and Licensing Policy introduced migration of ISP licences into the Fixed Telecom Service Providers (FTSPs)/District FTSP framework, but it does not expressly repeal the 2020 ISP Guideline, and existing licensees may complete their current licensing terms.

Annexure 1, Part B of the Import Policy Order of 2021–2024 stipulates that the import of reconditioned office equipment, photocopiers, typewriters, telex machines, telephones, fax machines, old computers, old computer accessories, and other old electronic devices is prohibited in Bangladesh.

In accordance with Section 3.1.14 of the Digital Commerce Operation Guidelines, all information pertaining to the operations of digital commerce platforms must be retained for a minimum of 6 years and made available to any government authority upon request.

According to Clause 4.d of the Import Policy Order of 2021–2024, goods originating from Israel, those manufactured within its territory, and goods transported by vessels flying the Israeli flag shall not be eligible for importation.

Pursuant to Section 25.02 of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines for Cellular Mobile Services in Bangladesh, licensees must preserve Call Detail Records (CDRs), Transaction Detail Records (TDRs), system logs or audit trails relating to CDR changes, network traffic data, IN and HLR dumps, QoS and KPI reports with underlying data, official correspondence with BTRC, statements, reports, and related records for two years, for scrutiny by BTRC, as directed by the Commission, or as required by the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) under the law.
Licensees must also retain third-party VAS/CP logs for the same two-year period relating to activation, deactivation, and service usage. Where call records would otherwise be deleted after 2 years, the licensee must retain any specific CDR upon instruction from BTRC or law enforcement agencies. In addition, licensees must record and store data session logs or information, including IP addresses, for six months, for scrutiny by, or as directed by, the Commission. Records not subject to a retention instruction may be deleted without prior permission.

The Personal Data Protection Ordinance 2025 establishes a DPO-equivalent requirement under Art. 23, requiring "significant" data controllers to appoint qualified Chief Data Officers (the word "significant" is not defined in the law). The Chief Data Officer represents the controller before the Authority, reports significant matters, serves as the contact point for the exercise of data-subject rights, receives complaints concerning the misuse or ineffective management of sensitive personal data, and supports remedial action.
However, this requirement is not yet enforceable. Section 1(3) provides that Section 23, together with Sections 31–46, does not enter into force immediately. These provisions will only come into force after 18 months from the promulgation of the Ordinance and on such date as the Government may appoint by notification in the Official Gazette.

Section 35 of the Cyber Protection Ordinance, 2025 grants police officers the authority to seize computers and related hardware without requiring a warrant.

Under Section 97A of the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority Act, the Ministry of Home Affairs may, on grounds of national security or public order and with ministerial approval, authorise intelligence, national security, investigative, or law enforcement bodies to record or collect user information relating to subscribers of telecommunications services. Telecommunications operators must provide full cooperation to the authority vested with these powers. This access obligation is reinforced in sector-specific licensing rules.
Section 33 of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) Regulatory and Licensing Guideline for Internet Service Providers (ISP) in Bangladesh requires ISP operational systems to be compatible with lawful interception and to enable the identification of Wi-Fi subscribers.
Similarly, under Sections 25.03 and 25.05.01–25.05.02 of the BTRC Regulatory and Licensing Guidelines for Cellular Mobile Services in Bangladesh, 2024, cellular mobile licensees must provide connectivity and information to the BTRC Telecommunication Monitoring System (TMS), connect with the National Telecommunication Monitoring Centre (NTMC) lawful interception system, and provide access to CDR, IPDR, PDR, ETSAF data, customer and retailer information, call and radio-location information, recharge information, and other required data. Sections 25.07.01–25.07.02 further authorise BTRC, or its authorised representatives, to inspect licensees’ premises and take copies of records, documents, and other business information.

Under Section 30 of the Information and Communication Technology Act, the ICT Controller—an officer appointed under this Act responsible for overseeing its implementation—is authorised to access any computer system, apparatus, data, or other material associated with a computer system for the purpose of conducting or facilitating a search to obtain information contained within or accessible to the system. The ICT Controller may, by order, require any individual responsible for, or otherwise involved in the operation of, the computer system, data apparatus, or related material to provide such reasonable technical and other assistance as they deem necessary.
In addition, under Section 46, if the ICT Controller determines that it is necessary or expedient in the interests of the sovereignty, integrity, or security of Bangladesh, international relations, public order, or for the prevention of incitement to commit a legally recognised offence, they may direct any government law enforcement agency to intercept information transmitted through any computer resource. Additionally, they may instruct the subscriber or any individual responsible for a computer resource to provide all necessary assistance in decrypting the relevant information.
Pursuant to Section 29, the ICT Controller or an authorised officer possesses the same authority as that conferred upon a Civil Court under the Code of Civil Procedure of Bangladesh. These powers encompass the authority to conduct "discovery and inspection" as well as to "compel the production of any document."

Bangladesh has a telecommunications regulatory authority, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). However, its decision-making process is not entirely independent of government influence. Officially, the BTRC is an autonomous regulatory body tasked with overseeing telecommunications and related matters. Nevertheless, reports suggest that, in practice, it lacks genuine independence and primarily represents governmental interests. The Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications, and Information Technology (MPTIT) is responsible for regulating the sector, with the BTRC functioning as a subsidiary entity. Additionally, the Posts and Telecommunications Division (PTD) within the MPTIT supervises the BTRC's operations.

Section 12 of the Bank Company Act provides that banks may not transfer records or documents relating to their business outside Bangladesh without prior approval by the Central Bank.

According to Sections 2.3.1.2 and 2.3.4.5 of the Bangladesh Bank Guidelines on Cloud Computing, 2023, the hosting of customers' sensitive data in the cloud used by banks necessitates exceptional approval from the Central Bank.

Section 29.7 of the Data Protection Ordinance stipulates that, where personal data is transferred, stored, or otherwise processed on any cloud computing infrastructure, whether domestic or international, at least one synchronised, real-time copy of all such data must be maintained within Bangladesh.

Bangladesh has a well-defined framework of copyright exceptions that aligns with the principle of fair use, thereby allowing the lawful utilisation of copyrighted works by others without the need for prior authorisation. The Copyright Act of 2023 introduces the term "fair use" in Section 2(42), which provides definitions for key terms used throughout the legislation. In addition, Sections 70 and 73 of the Act elaborate on the scope and limitations of fair use, specifying the conditions under which copyrighted works may be used without constituting infringement. The Copyright Act of 2023 repealed and replaced the Copyright Act of 2000, which also established a clear framework of copyright exceptions based on fair use, as outlined in its Section 72.

As stipulated in Section 4.2 of the "Approval Procedure of Payment System Operator (PSO)/Payment Service Provider (PSP)", payment service providers are required to establish a technological infrastructure within Bangladesh. According to Annexure-B, this infrastructure comprises hardware, software, network communication, integration with banks and other institutions, as well as additional components. It is reported that, due to local banks and government regulations, foreign online transaction platforms such as PayPal cannot operate in the country, which negatively affects the expansion of e-commerce.