Palak Issues Warning to Social Media Platforms: Collaborate Against Rumours or Face Consequences

Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Bangladesh's State Minister for Telecom and ICT, issued a stern warning to social media giants like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Speaking at an event in Dhaka, he emphasized the importance of these platforms cooperating with the government to combat rumors and ensure national security. Palak stressed that failure to comply would result in strict legal action. He urged social media users to verify information to prevent the spread of misleading content aimed at destabilizing the country.