Bangladesh’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Jahiruddin Swapan, announced the identification of over 400 social media accounts spreading misinformation and propaganda. The accounts, operating on platforms like Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), mimic legitimate news outlets – newspapers and television channels – in their methods. BanglaFact, a fact-checking organization, identified 16 websites alongside over 300 Facebook accounts and 100 X accounts engaged in disseminating false and misleading information. The announcement was made during the 12th day of the second and first budget session of the 13th National Parliament on Monday, June 22nd. Authorities have not yet detailed specific actions planned against these accounts, but the identification signals a potential crackdown on online disinformation. The move aims to combat the spread of fabricated narratives and protect the public from misleading content. Further details regarding the investigation and potential consequences were not immediately available.