Dhaka:State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yasser Khan Choudhury announced the identification of 19 websites and 800 Facebook accounts involved in disseminating false information. This was revealed during a session at the Jatiya Sangsad, where the state minister addressed a query by opposition lawmaker M Rafiqul Islam Khan.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the fact-checking team BanglaFact, part of the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB), discovered these platforms spreading misleading information. The investigation also noted over 100 X accounts involved in similar activities. Additionally, 137 fake Facebook accounts using the name and images of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have been identified.
The Press Information Department (PID) and PIB are actively working to counter misinformation on social media and online platforms. BanglaFact has published 1,172 fact-checks and reports, with 552 released since the current government took office. The PIB has also trained 1,691 participants in multimedia journalism, AI, and fact-checking, with plans for further training across all districts.
Moreover, the state minister discussed the delayed implementation of the 9th Newspaper Wage Board Award, attributed to disagreements over income tax and ongoing legal cases. A draft of the Press Council (Amendment) Act, 2026, aims to protect rural media workers and ensure their safety.