Bangladesh Enterprise Institute (BEI) organized a crucial roundtable discussion on "Responsible Use of Information in Social Cohesion". The event addressed the growing global and local threats of disinformation, emphasizing that the solution requires a united front from the government, media, civil society, and tech platforms.  During the session, BEI shared insights from recent fieldwork where grassroots participants were trained in essential fact-checking tools (including reverse image search and AI detection) to counter fake news at the source. 

Chief Guest Dr. Zahed Ur Rahman (Adviser to the Honorable Prime Minister of Bangladesh (Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Policy & Strategy) and Special Guest H.E. Joris van Bommel (Dutch Ambassador to Dhaka) both underscored the urgency of dialogue and institutional reform to protect public trust.