Dhaka, Nov. 18 -- The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has asked media outlets not to air statements of convicted individuals in the interest of national security and warned that "legal" action could be taken otherwise.

On Monday night, the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology issued a media statement communicating NCSA's request.

The statement followed widespread publication of Hasina's reactions to the International Crimes Tribunal ruling by several print, electronic and online media platforms.

The NCSA said broadcasting the statements of sentenced and absconding accused "violates" the Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.

The statement explained that such content can "disrupt social stability, incite viol...