Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin on Thursday stressed the urgent need to combat disinformation.
鈥楾he election commission has officially launched its YouTube channel aiming to reach right information to the public,鈥� he said.
Speaking at the inauguration, the CEC said that the platform would provide clear and reliable information on voter registration, election schedule, candidate guidelines, voter responsibilities and other essential instructions.
He emphasised the commission鈥檚 goal of increasing participation of women, youth, physically challenged persons and marginalised communities, saying, 鈥榃e want to ensure every citizen is involved in the democratisation of the country.鈥�
Highlighting the spread of false contents via social media, including the misuse of artificial intelligence, the CEC urged citizens to verify information before sharing it.
鈥楲et us unite against disinformation. Presenting accurate information is the key to building trust and ensuring transparency in elections,鈥� he said.
The CEC expressed hope that voters, candidates and the public would be benefited from the new YouTube channel and reiterated the commission鈥檚 commitment to organising fair and credible elections.