Bangladesh, Mauritius ministers meet to tackle misinformation

Staff Reporter

Published: April 27, 2024, 09:40 PM

Bangladesh, Mauritius ministers meet to tackle misinformation

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat held a meeting with Mauritius Information Minister Deepak Balgobin. Photo: The Report.Live

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Arafat convened with Mauritius Minister of Information Technology, Communications, and Innovation Deepak Balgobin in Mauritius on Friday (April 26). Their discussion centered on combatting the proliferation of misinformation through social media platforms.

During the meeting, the Bangladesh Minister of State for Information explored avenues of collaboration with Mauritius in satellite utilization, leveraging technology for expatriate remittances, investment prospects for Mauritian entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, and the welfare of Bangladeshi laborers in Mauritius.

On the same day, Minister Arafat visited a spinning mill in Mauritius to engage with Bangladeshi workers there and gain insights into their working conditions.

Minister Arafat‍‍`s visit to Mauritius commenced on April 22 to partake in the inaugural ministerial conference addressing drug trafficking and abuse in the Western Indian Ocean region. He continues his stay in Mauritius to foster bilateral engagements.
 

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