Identification overseas pts from where anti-BD propaganda being spread emphasized

City Desk :
Experts at a discussion have laid emphasis on pragmatic and effective steps to counter anti-Bangladesh campaign and efforts to undermine the country’s achievements.

They laid emphasis on identifying the points from where disinformation and anti-Bangladesh propaganda are being spread and address it with proper counter efforts based on facts.

Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen hosted the views exchange programme at the Foreign Service Academy on Thursday that lasted for over two hours.

“In three places, you need to give attention: London, Brussels, and Washington DC. There is scope to work there,” said former chairman of National Human Rights Commission Prof Dr Mizanur Rahman, drawing the foreign minister’s attention, reports UNB.

He said it would be too late if steps are not taken urgently as he indicated that things are being generated and drafts are being made from these places.

Apparently referring to BNP-Jamaat’s “investment for anti-Bangladesh propaganda,” Prof Mizan said it is more important to know whether those elements are countered properly instead of looking into who is paying money for those acts.

What is happening from “London against Bangladesh and involvement of David Bergman in drafting disinformation-driven documents” also came up for discussion.

“Are we doing enough to counter those conspiracies?” – Prof Mizan questioned, adding, “you need to send people from the civil society there.”

Dhaka University’s International Relations Department Prof Dr Delwar Hossain said those who are trying to keep Bangladesh under pressure also once appreciated it as a model for economic development and democratic strength.

“It is part of their diplomacy… Bangladesh is being undermined and many tiny issues are seen in a big way,” he said.

Prof Delwar said this reality is time specific. After this particular period those powers will change their tone and attitude.