Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Managing Director Mahbub Morshed accused Indian media of conducting coordinated propaganda campaigns against Bangladesh. He addressed participants at a roundtable discussion organized by the Bangladesh Centre for Strategic Analysis at Banani's Omni Residence Hotel. The event focused on misinformation following recent political developments. Morshed characterized the situation as an unequal battle against false information. He emphasized that India targets English-speaking audiences to establish misleading narratives internationally.
Dr. Zia Haider opened the meeting by highlighting concerns about rumor-based political manipulation since July 2024. Barrister Rashna Imam called for stronger legal frameworks to address digital platform accountability. Internews representative Shamim Ara Shiuly reported that two-thirds of social media rumors target political figures, with female politicians facing particularly severe attacks. The discussion featured various political leaders, academics, and civil society representatives. Participants emphasized the need for unified responses to combat systematic disinformation campaigns.
Dr. Zia Haider opened the meeting by highlighting concerns about rumor-based political manipulation since July 2024. Barrister Rashna Imam called for stronger legal frameworks to address digital platform accountability. Internews representative Shamim Ara Shiuly reported that two-thirds of social media rumors target political figures, with female politicians facing particularly severe attacks. The discussion featured various political leaders, academics, and civil society representatives. Participants emphasized the need for unified responses to combat systematic disinformation campaigns.
