Bangladesh’s Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Fakir Mahbub Anam, informed parliament that the government is considering including actions against rumor and propaganda spreaders under the Cyber Security Act. Responding to a parliamentary question on June 24, 2026, he said the government has taken legal, technical, and institutional measures to curb fake identities and misleading content on social media platforms.

The minister stated that the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) regularly communicates with platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok to remove harmful or false content. Efforts are underway to strengthen law enforcement agencies’ technical capacity to identify fake accounts and investigate cybercrimes. He added that the government continues to improve legal frameworks, enhance technical capacity, and promote public awareness to ensure a safe and responsible digital environment.

Anam also mentioned that BTRC issues directives to block or remove objectionable content upon requests from relevant authorities. Additionally, he noted that facial recognition-based SIM registration verification has been launched on a trial basis to enhance mobile security.