On April 21, 2020, CLDP held a virtual consultation via video with participants from the Bangladesh government and private sector on current regulatory issues including data regulation and privacy. Representatives of the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and the Federal Trade Commission led the discussions. This program is part of CLDP’s work in South Asia under the Department of State’s Digital Connectivity and Cybersecurity Partnership (DCCP), which supports increased access to communications, an open, interoperable, and secure Internet, transparent regulatory policies for open competitive markets, and trade opportunities for U.S. firms.  DCCP also builds partners nations’ capacity to address shared security threats, along with capacity building and commercial engagement activities.