BUP holds seminar on digital security, human dignity

Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) held a seminar on the challenges to security and human dignity in the digital age, focusing on misinformation and disinformation in Bangladesh.

The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism under the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies organised the seminar at the university’s Shadhinota Auditorium on Thursday.

Barrister Kayser Kamal, Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad, attended as the chief guest, while Prime Minister’s Adviser for Information and Broadcasting and Cultural Affairs Dr Zahed Ur Rahman delivered the keynote address.

The seminar discussed the impact of false information on national security, young people and society. Speakers also highlighted the role of the state, media, media literacy and responsible information sharing in tackling misinformation.

BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam thanked the speakers and said the university would continue to organise such seminars to raise awareness among students. Senior university officials, faculty members and students also attended the event.