BTRC asks Meta to tackle misinformation

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has asked Meta to take more effective measures to tackle rumours and misinformation circulating on its platforms.

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, chairman of the BTRC, made the call when a delegation of tech giant Meta met with him at BTRC's office in Dhaka's Agargaon on Thursday.

The delegation comprised of Arianne Jimenez, head of privacy, data policy and engagement for APAC at Meta; Nayan Tara, content expert, and Rujan Sarwar, head of public policy of Meta for Bangladesh.

The Meta officials briefed the BTRC chair on their activities in Bangladesh and expressed gratitude for the positive relationship between Meta and BTRC.

The BTRC boss also asked Meta to conduct awareness campaigns on safe online practices and increase digital literacy among the Bangladeshi population.