Staff Reporter :
Indian media has embarked on a smear campaign, spreading misinformation and disinformation to tarnish the interim government of Bangladesh, led by Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Following the formation of the interim government, diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India have cooled on several fronts.
Tensions intensified after the Awami League government was ousted in a mass uprising during July and August.
However, the interim government has managed to counter this Indian propaganda, raising global awareness about the misinformation spread by Indian media.
Recently, an Indian TV channel aired a report suggesting Chattogram could become part of India.
In response, Home Affairs Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury stated on Thursday that Bangladesh would formally protest such claims.
He accused Indian media of engaging in a sustained campaign of misinformation with frequent false reporting on Bangladesh.
Speaking to journalists after a meeting at the Barisal Police Lines on Thursday afternoon, Jahangir Alam urged media professionals to avoid spreading falsehoods, stating, “If we make mistakes, point them out.
If you find any corruption on my part, report it. But please do not disseminate false reports.
The Indian media has spread so many untruths that even their legitimate reports now appear suspect.”
On the topic of public trust in law enforcement, Jahangir Alam acknowledged some progress but noted that restoring full confidence would take time.
“We are emerging from a period of trauma, and patience is needed,” he explained.
He also highlighted the ongoing struggle against drugs in Bangladesh, noting that while many traffickers have been apprehended, the masterminds behind these operations remain elusive.
“Efforts to apprehend these kingpins are underway, with all forces working together on this issue,” he added.
He further raised concerns about cases filed since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government, indicating that many innocent people were being implicated.
“We are closely monitoring the situation, and any false cases will be addressed. The Home Ministry has been informed,” he said.
The adviser stressed the importance of a more people-friendly law enforcement approach and mentioned that strategies to enhance public order were under consideration.
In a related development, the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday issued a strong condemnation and protest against the Republic TV broadcast from India, which aired statements suggesting Chattogram should be part of India.
In a statement, Professor Parwar, Secretary General of the party, denounced the comments, describing them as a blatant interference in Bangladesh’s sovereignty.
He emphasized that such provocative statements directly undermine the nation’s freedom and territorial integrity.