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27 districts to get ‘info complex’ in 1st phase

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Published: 11:01, 15 July 2019   Update: 15:18, 26 July 2020
27 districts to get ‘info complex’ in 1st phase

Staff Correspondent: Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud said that information complex will be set in 27 districts in first phase.

He said, “According to demand of deputy commissioners (DCs), Information complex will be set in 27 districts in first phase. Other districts will also get info complex gradually. For this, DCs were instructed to select places. There will be modern system in the complexes including cinema show.

Minister said this while exchanging views with DCs at the cabinet division in the Secretariat on Monday.

Hasan Mahmud said, “More than 8,000 applications have been submitted for online news portal registration. The registration process will be started soon after scrutinizing the applications.”

In reply to a query, the minister said, “It will take some time as there are many applications. However, the news portals are performing their activities in fair manners will get registration soon. Discipline will bring in the sector once the registration is completed.”

Citing that more than nine crore people are currently using social media, he said, “It has both merits and demerits. Rumours are being spread through social media. All are asked to be alert over the issue.”

“The government has enacted ICT act to ensure digital security for all walks of lives. The government is very attentive over the misuse of the law. DCs were also instructed in this regard,” he added.

He further said, “DCs were also instructed to conduct mobile court to stop advertisement on TV channels.”

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