Dhaka, Jan. 7 -- Noted economist Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya has called for all political parties to clear public perception on cybersecurity during their election campaigns, warning of massive digital propaganda ahead of the upcoming national elections.

He said neither the government nor the Election Commission could play their respective roles in checking digital propaganda, which has already spread division, hatred, and violence, affecting both personal and social lives.

Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), shared his views at an open forum discussion on democratic reconstruction for the digital economy and entrepreneurship on Tuesday.

The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) organi...