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BNP asks EC to form 'fact-checking cell' to curb poll disinformation
The BNP has urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently form a “fact-checking cell” to counter what it describes as rampant disinformation on social media during the election season. At a briefing at the party’s Gulshan office on Thursday evening, Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of t
BNP asks EC to form 'fact-checking cell' to curb poll disinformation
bdnews24.com
Published :
Jan 16, 2026 00:44
Updated :
Jan 16, 2026 00:44
The BNP has urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently form a “fact-checking cell” to counter what it describes as rampant disinformation on social media during the election season.
At a briefing at the party’s Gulshan office on Thursday evening, Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP’s Election Steering Committee, said social media platforms were being used extensively to spread misinformation, disinformation and character assassination centred on the election.
He said the party wanted such a mechanism to be made operational nationwide without delay.
ZAIMA GETS ‘BLUE TICK’
Mahdi said Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, has recently had her Facebook and Instagram accounts verified by Meta, the parent company of both platforms.
“Other than these two blue-tick verified handles, she has no official social media accounts,” he said.
He alleged that more than 50 fake IDs and pages using the BNP’s name had been spreading confusion through deepfake and AI-generated videos.
Many of those accounts had already been removed, he said, while communication with Meta was continuing to take down the remaining ones.
NO ACCOUNT IN ZUBAIDA’S NAME
Mahdi also said multiple fake Facebook pages had been opened in the name of Zubaida Rahman, wife of Tarique.
“These pages are circulating fabricated and false videos generated using AI. We want to make it clear that Dr Zubaida Rahman has no social media account or page,” he said, urging the public not to be misled.
CALL CENTRE LAUNCHED
He said the BNP has launched a call centre to engage with the public during the election period. Citizens can call 16543 to seek information, advice, lodge complaints or share opinions.
The party has also launched the “Match My Policy” initiative to build public opinion around its policies and receive constructive feedback. Through the website www.matchmypolicy.net, individuals can share views and preferences on BNP policies across different sectors.
BNP BACKS ‘YES’ IN REFERENDUM
Mahdi also said the BNP has taken a position in favour of a “Yes” vote in the referendum, citing its long-standing reform proposals outlined in Vision 2030 (2016), the 27-point agenda (2022) and the 31-point agenda (2023).
He also raised concerns over the placement of the Paddy Sheaf symbol on postal ballots, alleging it was positioned in a way that made it less visible than rival symbols, and criticised what he described as unequal enforcement of the electoral code of conduct.
bdnews24.com
Published :
Jan 16, 2026 00:44
Updated :
Jan 16, 2026 00:44
The BNP has urged the Election Commission (EC) to urgently form a “fact-checking cell” to counter what it describes as rampant disinformation on social media during the election season.
At a briefing at the party’s Gulshan office on Thursday evening, Mahdi Amin, spokesperson of the BNP’s Election Steering Committee, said social media platforms were being used extensively to spread misinformation, disinformation and character assassination centred on the election.
He said the party wanted such a mechanism to be made operational nationwide without delay.
ZAIMA GETS ‘BLUE TICK’
Mahdi said Zaima Rahman, daughter of BNP chief Tarique Rahman, has recently had her Facebook and Instagram accounts verified by Meta, the parent company of both platforms.
“Other than these two blue-tick verified handles, she has no official social media accounts,” he said.
He alleged that more than 50 fake IDs and pages using the BNP’s name had been spreading confusion through deepfake and AI-generated videos.
Many of those accounts had already been removed, he said, while communication with Meta was continuing to take down the remaining ones.
NO ACCOUNT IN ZUBAIDA’S NAME
Mahdi also said multiple fake Facebook pages had been opened in the name of Zubaida Rahman, wife of Tarique.
“These pages are circulating fabricated and false videos generated using AI. We want to make it clear that Dr Zubaida Rahman has no social media account or page,” he said, urging the public not to be misled.
CALL CENTRE LAUNCHED
He said the BNP has launched a call centre to engage with the public during the election period. Citizens can call 16543 to seek information, advice, lodge complaints or share opinions.
The party has also launched the “Match My Policy” initiative to build public opinion around its policies and receive constructive feedback. Through the website www.matchmypolicy.net, individuals can share views and preferences on BNP policies across different sectors.
BNP BACKS ‘YES’ IN REFERENDUM
Mahdi also said the BNP has taken a position in favour of a “Yes” vote in the referendum, citing its long-standing reform proposals outlined in Vision 2030 (2016), the 27-point agenda (2022) and the 31-point agenda (2023).
He also raised concerns over the placement of the Paddy Sheaf symbol on postal ballots, alleging it was positioned in a way that made it less visible than rival symbols, and criticised what he described as unequal enforcement of the electoral code of conduct.
