08 July 2016

News Story: Bangladesh police warn action against people indulge militant activity on social media

DHAKA, July 7 (Xinhua) -- After a video where three Bangla-speaking men are seen commending Dhaka's cafe attackers and threatening more attacks in Bangladesh went viral on social media, Bangladesh police has warned of stern action against those sharing any such content which indulges militant activity.

Bangladesh police spokesman AKM Shahidur Rahman in a statement on Thursday issued the formal warning.

"Uploading, sharing, liking and commenting on any video, photo and news involving Islamic State or militancy are punishable offences under the law," he said in the statement.

Read the full story at Xinhua