The Department of Mass Communication and Journalism (MC&J) under the Faculty of Security and Strategic Studies (FSSS) at Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP) organized a seminar titled “Challenges to Security and Human Dignity in the Digital Age: Countering Misinformation and Disinformation in Bangladesh Perspective” on Thursday, 12 November 2026. The seminar took place from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the Shadhinota Auditorium, BUP.

Barrister Kayser Kamal, MP, Hon’ble Deputy Speaker of the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad, graced the seminar as the Chief Guest. Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman, Adviser to the Hon’ble Prime Minister for Information and Broadcasting as well as Cultural Affairs, delivered the keynote address. The session was moderated by Major General Md Nayeem Ashfaque Chowdhury, SBP, OSP, SUP, psc, PhD (Retd.), Pro-Vice Chancellor of BUP.

The panel discussion featured Lieutenant General Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman (Retd.), Chairman of Osmani Centre for Peace and Security Studies (OCPASS); Preeti Kana Sikder, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, BUP; and Wakila Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Law, BUP.

The seminar focused on the threats posed by misinformation and disinformation to national security, the moral and legal responsibilities of the state and media institutions, the psychosocial impacts on young people, and the crucial role of media literacy and responsible information practices. The discussants highlighted practical strategies to counter false information and strengthen information resilience within the context of Bangladesh.

In his concluding remarks, the Vice Chancellor of BUP, Major General Md Mahbub-ul Alam, BSP, ndc, afwc, psc, MPhil, PhD, extended his heartfelt gratitude to the invited guests and discussants for their insightful and constructive contributions. He emphasized that BUP remains committed to enhancing student awareness and will continue to organize similar timely seminars in the coming days.

Among others invited guests, BUP senior officials, faculty members, and students of BUP were also present.