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BNP spreading confusing messages on coronavirus: Hasan
DHAKA, March 22, 2020 (BSS) -Information Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud today
blamed that BNP is spreading “confusing messages” among people over
coronavirus.
The information minister was addressing a view-exchange meeting with
journalists on the contemporary affairs held at the Secretariat here.
Information Secretary Kamrun Nahar was present at the meeting.
Mentioning that the government has taken various measures to stop the
spread of coronavirus here, the information minister said considering the
circumstances, the government has taken all necessary steps to this end.
“Air connectivity has already been suspended with the rest of the world.
Other measures have been taken too,” he said.
Coming down heavily on BNP for spreading “confusing messages’ among people
over coronavirus, Hasan said nobody should do politics capitalising the
country’s hard situation but BNP is spreading “confusing and irresponsible
messages’ among people over coronavirus.
He said now all political parties should come forward to tackle the
coronavirus staying above their political thoughts.
The AL joint general secretary said while the whole world is going
through a catastrophic situation, BNP is spreading misleading information
among people.
“I humbly request all the BNP men – to stand by people. If you have any
suggestion, please give it to the government,” he said.
Replying to a question, Hasan said the Bangladesh Television is airing
different advertisements, prepared by the information ministry, on
coronavirus aiming to make common people aware of the deadly virus.
“The advertisements will be sent to other TV channels too for airing,” he
added.
Responding to another question whether any initiative would be taken to
protect journalists from coronavirus, the information minister said steps
would be taken in consultation with the health minister so that safety tools
could be distributed among journalists.
About the postponement of the Chattogram City election and by-elections in
some constituencies, he said the Election Commission (EC) has taken a time-
befitting decision to this end due to coronavirus.
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