Army urges people not to be misled by rumours

The Bangladesh Army has urged the people not to pay heed to a 'fake statement' making the rounds on social media, which falsely claims to represent members of the Armed Forces, reports bdnews24.com.

Amid growing social media chatter, a press release purportedly issued by junior officers and soldiers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force began circulating. The Army Headquarters has moved to distance itself from the 'fake' statement and urged the public to remain vigilant.

On Friday, a post on the official Facebook page of the Bangladesh Army said: "Recently, a vested interest group has circulated a fake press release using the logo of the Bangladesh Armed Forces. This appears to be a deliberate attempt to mislead the public and create division between the Armed Forces and the people."

Urging citizens to verify information before sharing anything, it added: "Don't believe in rumours. Don't be misled."