Dhaka, Nov 12 (V7N)- State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has called on online media outlets to play a supportive role in combating terrorism, communalism and fascism.

He made the call after exchanging views with members of the Online Newspaper Owners Association of Bangladesh at the Secretariat on Thursday, November 12.

The State Minister said the government was considering whether to introduce a policy for online media. If such a policy is formulated, a decision would be taken after consultations with all stakeholders.

He added that whatever steps the government takes, its guiding principle would be 'Bangladesh First'.

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