Dhaka, Jan. 10 -- Spreading of rumour is a form of malware. Sometimes sensitive issues are deliberately focused upon to present a negative denotation that affects the dimension and creates a gap. Instead of a constructive engagement we are then burdened with the observation calling the glass half empty. The past month has witnessed not only corruption affecting the health sector but also deliberate use of misinformation pertaining to the use and manner by which the pandemic is being tackled through the use of vaccines. In a deliberate manner, rumours and negative elements are being planted through social media that is affecting the greater use of preventive measures.

One needs to start with India which has just authorised the emergency u...