Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) has urged Meta to closely monitor social media content, citing concerns that platforms are being used to incite violence amid Bangladesh's ongoing political crisis.

The NCSA sent a letter to the American multinational technology company on Friday.

The letter describes statements and calls on social media platforms, including Facebook, aimed at intimidating or inciting violence and mob actions as threats to national security and democracy.

Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, chief advisor's special assistant on ICT, has confirmed sending the letter.

Sent by the NCSA's Director General Taibur Rahman, the letter was addressed to Meta Vice President Simon Milner, Director Sarim Aziz and Head of H...