Dhaka: The government has identified a fake website operating in the name of the Ministry of Social Welfare and warned citizens to remain cautious to avoid possible fraud. In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry confirmed that its official website, www.msw.gov.bd, is functioning normally and remains secure.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the ministry has discovered a fraudulent website using the domain name 'mswbd.org,' which is imitating the official site and may create confusion among the public. The ministry has urged citizens to stay alert and to avoid being misled by the fake website.
The Ministry of Social Welfare also requested the public to inform its ICT wing at 01915026423 if any hacker group or dishonest individual attempts to carry out fraudulent activities using the ministry's name. As a key ministry providing public welfare services, it assured that necessary legal action will be taken against any group or individual involved in such activities.