Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) held a seminar on Thursday, 12 November, 2026, to examine how misinformation and disinformation affect national security, human dignity and young people in Bangladesh.

The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism under the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies organised a seminar at BUP’s Shadhinota Auditorium from 10 am to 11:45 am, according to the press release. It was titled “Challenges to Security and Human Dignity in the Digital Age: Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Bangladesh Perspective”.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Barrister Kayser Kamal, MP, attended as the chief guest. Dr Zahed Ur Rahman, the prime minister’s adviser for information and broadcasting and cultural affairs, delivered the keynote address. BUP Pro-Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Nayeem Ashfaque Chowdhury (retd) moderated the session.

The panel included retired Lieutenant General Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman, chairman of the Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies, and Preeti Kana Sikder and Wakila Hussain, both assistant professors in BUP’s Department of Law.

Panellists discussed the ethical and legal responsibilities of the state and media organisations, as well as the psychological and social effects of false information on young people. They highlighted media literacy and responsible information sharing as key ways to limit the spread of false claims and protect trust.

In his closing remarks, BUP Vice-Chancellor Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam thanked the guests and panellists. He said the university would continue organising similar seminars to raise awareness among students.

Guests, senior BUP officials, faculty members and students attended.