Social media platforms should be held accountable

Bangladesh’s Minister for Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Zunaid Ahmed Palak, has called for digital and social media platforms to be held accountable for spreading rumors and misinformation. He expressed concern over recent violence related to the quota movement, resulting in several deaths. Palak emphasized that peaceful student demands were hijacked by vested interests spreading false rumors. He urged people not to make decisions based on social media information or engage in violence. The minister also stressed the government’s commitment to ensuring student safety and freedom of speech.