Digital Security Now More Critical Than Border Security: Information Minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon, MP has emphasized that digital security has become more important than conventional border security in today's rapidly evolving world. He said that as societies continue to transform into knowledge and technology-driven ecosystems, ensuring digital security has become a national priority and the government is taking the necessary initiatives to address emerging challenges.
The minister made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a roundtable titled "Combating Fake News in Bangladesh: Policy, Technology, and Accountability," organized by the Nationalist ICT Forum (NICTF) at the Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) in Dhaka.
Highlighting the growing threat of misinformation, Swapon said Bangladesh has been discussing fak...