The telecom regulators say that someone is using their name to spread such fake message to create panic among the public. The message read, "All android mobile phones would be infected with the Blue Whale game between 9pm to 10pm on Friday and the phone data would also be hacked." Alam said spreading such misleading message using BTRC's name is a punishable offence. 'Blue Whale' or 'The Blue Whale Challenge' is an online game that allegedly leads the gamers to take their own life when they reach the final stage of the game. Following the home ministry instruction, the BTRC issued a message three days ago saying that if anyone noticed anything on Blue Whale game online, they could report it to BTRC by dialing 2872.

Source: bd News24 October 13, 2017 14:52 UTC