Dhaka, Nov. 24 -- Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md. Mahfuj Alam has said the media must take a firm stance against rumors and misinformation to restore public trust.

"People's distrust of the media must be removed," he said while addressing a training workshop titled 'Prevention of Media Misinformation and Presentation of Objective News', at the Bangladesh Press Council on Monday.

Mahfuj Alam said the spread of rumors and misinformation has become widespread, particularly during the 15-year tenure of the previous government. Referring to recent earthquake-related reports, he criticised certain media outlets for "spreading panic instead of raising public awareness," calling the practice "regrettable."

He warned that when people l...