Staff Reporter:
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal on Wednesday said freedom of expression is recognized as a fundamental right in the Constitution, but spreading misinformation through social media to create social disorder cannot be considered part of that right.
He stressed the need for greater awareness and engagement among lawmakers and stakeholders on the issue.
The remarks came when a delegation of the UNESCO, led by its Head of Office and Representative to Bangladesh Dr Susan Vize, paid a courtesy call on him at his Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban office.
Kayser Kamal said UNESCO’s activities in education, culture and information technology are benefiting children and the wider community.
He also underscored the importance of raising public awareness about laws related to cybercrime and cybersecurity.
During the meeting, UNESCO representatives expressed interest in working jointly to strengthen media and information literacy, promote professional standards in journalism and enhance citizens’ access to information.
The two sides also discussed several bilateral issues, including education, information technology, artifi-cial intelligence and cybersecurity.
