
The Bangladesh government is preparing targeted interventions to curb the malicious misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology used to defame individuals and spread disinformation, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury announced on Tuesday (September 29, 2026).
Speaking to reporters following a meeting with leaders of the Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) at the Secretariat, the State Minister emphasized that AI-generated fabrications and targeted character assassination contribute to severe social and moral harm. Reaffirming the administration's commitment to press freedom, Chowdhury stated that the government has no intention of controlling mainstream media outlets. Instead, authorities are consulting journalist associations to establish a clear legal distinction between accredited media professionals and social media channels operating under fake journalist credentials. To protect legitimate journalists, the government is actively evaluating a proposal requiring prior judicial approval before cyber law actions can be initiated against registered print, electronic, and online press members.
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