In the western world, numerous studies over the past two decades have shown that the rise of social media in popularity has been linked to negative mental health symptoms, especially among young people. Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and TikTok have been criticized for fostering
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Pakistani government proposes sweeping controls on social media
Pakistan's opposition said Thursday the government is seeking to further suppress freedom of speech a day after it proposed sweeping controls on social media that could include blocking platforms and sending users to prison for spreading disinformation. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, introduced in the National Assembly by Law Minister
Fakhrul warns against dividing nation via social media
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir expressed grave concern on Wednesday over the evil efforts by certain individuals who, he said, are attempting to lead the nation into darkness by inciting a division through social media. “We are deeply worried following some of the events for the last few days.
Social media algorithms are shrouded in secrecy
Over the past 20 years, social media has transformed how we communicate, share information and form social connections. A federal parliamentary committee is currently trying to come to grips with these changes, and work out what to do about them. The social media platforms where we spend so much time are
Social media has now become a danger: chief justice
Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan expressed concern about social media today, stating that it has become a danger. If a husband and wife quarrel, that now also comes to Facebook. If we say something about social media, question of rights to freedom of expression arises," he said while presiding over a bench
Facebook, WhatsApp, other social media unblocked
Social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, were unblocked this afternoon. According to Internet Service Providers Association of Bangladesh (ISPAB), all social media platforms have been unblocked after 2pm today. It may take 24 to 48 hours to resume full-fledged services, it said. The social media platforms were unblocked hours after State Minister
Iran’s presidential hopefuls on X and Instagram despite ban on most social media platforms
After Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash on May 20, the Iranian government had to schedule an early election to choose a new president. The regime has approved six presidential candidates to run in the election on June 28. The pool includes four hardliners, one centrist and
Parachute launches Trichologist Campaign Season 2
Parachute Advansed Extra Care Hair Oil has launched season 2 of their Trichologist Campaign on social media. Through the campaign, a press release said Wednesday. The brand resolves to help people with their hair fall problems by enabling them to ask questions to a trichologist (hair and scalp care expert).
US concerned by digital media rules in Bangladesh: Haas
US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas on Sunday said the US government does have concerns about the regulations for digital, social media, and over-the-top platforms as well as the draft Data Protection Act. "And here, let me be frank. The United States government does have concerns about the regulations for
Errors in textbooks, if any, will be corrected: Dipu Moni
If there are errors in textbooks, they will be corrected, Education Minister Dipu Moni has said."This year's textbooks are experimental and trials have been conducted at 62 educational institutions over them. Even after that, there could be errors, and they will be corrected," she said at a programme in Chandpur