Bangladesh Army targeted in false propaganda by Indian media

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Dhaka, March 12 – The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the mouthpiece of the Armed Forces, has dismissed reports published in Indian media about unrest in the Bangladesh Army as "false and planned."

In a statement on Tuesday, ISPR stated that Indian media outlets, notably The Economic Times and India Today, recently published baseless and fabricated reports about the possibility of a military coup in the country, amid a breakdown in the chain of command within the Bangladesh Army.

Expressing concern, ISPR said that these reports are entirely false and clearly part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at undermining the stability of Bangladesh and damaging the reputation of its armed forces.

The statement emphasized that the Bangladesh Army is well-organized, united, and committed to performing its constitutional duties under the effective leadership of the Army Chief.

It was also noted that The Economic Times has repeatedly published such fake news, raising serious questions about their motives and credibility. Additionally, several online portals and controversial television channels have joined in spreading these falsehoods, which the Bangladesh Army considers to be nothing more than an attempt to create confusion between the military and the public.

The statement urged Indian media to refrain from publishing unsubstantiated news. It also requested that these media outlets contact ISPR for proper comments and information before publishing reports related to the Bangladesh Army.

The statement also reaffirmed that the Bangladesh Army remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting the country's sovereignty, integrity, and security. It called on all media to behave responsibly and to avoid spreading false statements that may create unnecessary tension and confusion. - UNB