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Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website being threatened deemed the precautionary measure possible online cyber attack on their website. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website was taken offline early Friday (26 July) morning following a cyber threat alert.
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) made an initiative decision to protect sensitive market data, DSE acting Managing Director Satvik Ahmed Shah told the press. He said a national threat deemed the precautionary measure necessary.
"We came to know that cyber threats were likely on Friday and Saturday. Our machinery is very expensive. We took protective measures for that last night," he added.
Meanwhile, the Chittagong Stock Exchange was also found inaccessible this afternoon.
Chattogram Stock Exchange Managing Director Saifur Rahman Majumder said, "We have not completely closed the website; however, we have closed the important connections."
Both bourses are expected to resume online operations tonight.
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