Home advisor warns of strict action against Durga Puja rumour-mongers

Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says that strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours on social media regarding Durga Puja, the largest annual festival for Bengali Hindus. He made the remarks following a weekly meeting of the core committee on law and order at the Secretariat on Sunday. "Social media is being monitored and strict action will be taken against those spreading rumours." Stating that rumours were being spread in many places, he called for caution. "The fascist government's accomplices are spreading misinformation in various ways," he said. He sought the cooperation of journalists in stopping this flow of misinformation. In addition to the ongoing puja, the Khagrachhari incident and the upcoming national elections were discussed at...