A new police unit to detect and prevent rumour in the social media is expected to be launched soon, says the Bangladesh Police chief.
“We are just waiting on the approval of the unit from the Finance Ministry,” Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Javed Patwary said while addressing a media briefing on Saturday (Sept 29).
“We have enough manpower for the unit and have already sent men abroad for training in this sector,” he added.
He said that a special cell to monitor cybercrime continuously has been formed at the police headquarters.
Citing a recent incident in the garments sector, the IGP said that “Rumors started flying about two workers dying and two going missing, when no such thing happened.”
He said that the unit has been opened so that the general people can avoid any confusion and that law and order is not hindered due to rumours.