DHAKA, Nov 28, 2025 (BSS) - The government today clarified the number of content removal requests sent to Google, assuring the public that no platform has been asked to delete newspaper reports or general social media content, except in cases involving defamatory misinformation.

"The government didn't request any platform to remove news of Bangladeshi newspapers, social media posts, videos, reels, online articles or politically critical content by domestic critics, except misinformation, propaganda and misinformation-based character assassination campaign," a government statement said tonight.

It explained that requests concerning misinformation, propaganda or defamatory content aimed at character assassination are forwarded to the BTRC through law enforcement agencies and the National Cyber Security Agency.

The government also stressed that it does not operate any bot network such as the Awami League's CRI or similar groups to influence or control social media.

"Neither BTRC nor NTMC, nor any Bangladeshi agency or institution, has the authority to take down social media content directly. Therefore, any request must be submitted to the social media and tech platforms," the statement added.

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