Ministry of Home Affairs urged the media to publish objective news on sensitive issues involving important personalities, politicians, businessmen, government officials and various institutions.

“The publication of misleading news on important personalities, politicians, businessmen, government officials and various institutions is being noticed in print and electronic media which is deteriorating public discipline, tarnishing reputation, creating social unrest and creating confusions among the people,” said a public notice issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday (Nov 14).

Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan told Bangla Tribune that, "All not to be misled by rumours rather to stay alert against any evil move to spread propaganda. The broadcasters should verify the information first."

The government is confident enough about the mass media’s positive role to prevent deterioration of public discipline and social unrest, the statement said.

In view of this, the media is requested to publish objective news on such sensitive issues, it added.