The recent spate of unfounded stories in certain Indian media outlets, such as The Economic Times, India Today, and others, alleging coups or instability within the Bangladesh Army, is not only baseless but also deeply irresponsible.
“Such disinformation campaigns undermine the principles of non-interference and severely diminish respect while also eroding the credibility of the media outlets involved,” the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing said in a rejoinder today.
Bangladesh is a democratic, stable country with robust institutions, such as its military, which has continuously shown professionalism and dedication to defending the constitution, the people, and national interests.
The press wing claimed that these sensationalist claims, which are wholly devoid of factual data, seem to be motivated by an agenda that puts conjecture above reality and undermines the spirit of regional collaboration and respect for one another.
By peddling such narratives, these media outlets not only jeopardise journalistic integrity but also risk inflaming unnecessary tensions between two neighbouring nations.
The people of both India and Bangladesh deserve better than to be subjected to fear-mongering and divisive propaganda. It is imperative that media organisations adhere to ethical journalism, verify facts, and refrain from spreading unverified claims that damage bilateral relations, the press wing said.
“We urge these outlets to retract such stories, issue clarifications, and recommit to responsible reporting.
“If creating rifts is the sole purpose of such propagandist outlets, both nations need to unequivocally abhor, dispel, and discredit them. Ignoring such propaganda in the plea of free speech is tolerance of radical misinformation,” the rejoinder read.
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