Dhaka, Dec. 29 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, who also serves as Chairman of the National Cyber Security Council, on Sunday stressed the need to significantly strengthen technological capacity ahead of the upcoming national election and to take firm action against all forms of cybercrime.

He instructed the National Cyber Security Agency to ensure strong and effective cyber security measures in preparation for the parliamentary election and referendum.

The directives were issued during a meeting of the National Cyber Security Council held at the State Guest House Jamuna, with Prof Yunus presiding.

The Chief Adviser noted that the government is gradually shifting all citizen services to digital platforms, with many services a...