TITLE:
Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnership, and the Protection of Critical Information Infrastructure in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study
AUTHORS:
Golam Moula, Md. Shafikul Alam
KEYWORDS:
Cyber Threat, Cybersecurity, Public-Private Partnership, Critical Information Infrastructure
JOURNAL NAME:
Beijing Law Review,
Vol.17 No.1,
March
2,
2026
ABSTRACT: This article explores the importance of public-private partnerships in enhancing cybersecurity for critical information infrastructure in Bangladesh, while also providing a comparative analysis of the experiences of the US, UK, and EU. In 2013, hackers successfully infiltrated the Sonali Bank of Bangladesh, leading to the theft of US$250,000. The cyber theft at Bangladesh Bank in 2016 reaffirmed the pressing need for robust cybersecurity legislation to protect key infrastructure. This incident was not the first of its kind; in the last week of August 2025, a coordinated fraud scheme targeted the credit card holders of Standard Chartered Bank, unlawfully extracting approximately BDT 27 lakh through a series of unauthorized transactions. The proliferation of personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, and digital sensors has significantly improved network connectivity and transformed global operations. However, these advancements have also resulted in an increase in the volume of data generation and storage.