Published: 12:04 AM, 07 May 2026
UNESCO delegation meets JS Deputy Speaker
A delegation of the UNESCO, led by its Head of Office and Representative to Bangladesh Dr. Susan Vize, on Wednesday made a courtesy call on Deputy Speaker of Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
During the meeting, the Deputy Speaker said that freedom of expression is recognized as a fundamental right in the Constitution of Bangladesh.
However, he stressed that the deliberate spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media to create social disorder does not fall within the ambit of this right.
Kayser Kamal underscored the importance of arranging training programmes involving Members of Parliament and relevant stakeholders on the issue.
He also noted that children in Bangladesh are benefiting significantly from UNESCO's programmes in education, culture, and information technology. Emphasizing the growing challenges in the digital sphere, he said it is essential to raise public awareness about cybercrime and cyber security laws, said a press release. The UNESCO delegation said they would continue to work collaboratively to strengthen media development, fact-checking mechanisms, professional standards in journalism, and citizens' access to information.
Issues related to bilateral cooperation in education, information technology, artificial intelligence, and cyber security were also discussed during the meeting.
Members of the UNESCO delegation and relevant officials of the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat were present on the occasion.
