Dhaka, March 23 -- Accurate information is crucial for building a new Bangladesh and public awareness must be created against misinformation, Environment, Forest, Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said today (Sunday).

She made the remarks while speaking at a seminar held at the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) this afternoon, BSS reports.

Addressing the seminar titled "Media in the Age of Misinformation and Disinformation: Challenges, Responsibilities and the Path Forward for Development", the environment adviser said the media's primary responsibility is to present accurate information.

However, in many cases, misleading information is being disseminated, creating confusion in society, she said, pointing out that some news i...