Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday urged people to remain vigilant against rumours and attempts to provoke people through social media, saying that no communal provocation or hatred should be allowed to create instability in society.

"Some people are spreading rumours in various ways to destabilise the country. Some are trying to incite people through social media," he said while exchanging greetings with the Hindu community members marking Janmashtami at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.

Tarique assured that his government is committed to ensuring the security of every citizen, regardless of caste or creed.

Janmashtami, one of the major religious festivals of the Hindu community commemorating the birt...