Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has firmly denied claims that Bangladesh's interim government is planning to change the national flag, calling the rumours "entirely false."
In a statement posted on its verified Facebook page CA Press Wing Facts, the office addressed widespread misinformation circulating on websites and social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter).
The false narrative suggests that the Bangladeshi flag would be redesigned to include an Islamic crescent and star; symbols commonly associated with Pakistan and Turkey.
The Press Wing stated that a digitally altered image of a new flag has gone viral, generating nearly one million views and significant engagement, particularly from users in Pakistan, Turkey, and the Middle East. It emphasized that there has been no official discussion or credible media report supporting such a claim.
“No such proposal exists. As of June 14, 2025, no reliable domestic or international outlet has reported any move to alter the flag,” the statement read.
Bangladeshi fact-checking outlet The Dissent traced the false report to a June 6 article titled "Bangladesh Considers Adding Islamic Crescent to Its Flag, Mirroring Pakistan and Turkey," which was written by an AI-generated author and shared by Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The article, lacking citations or evidence, reportedly originated from a June 4 post by pro-Pakistan X account @SouthAsiaIndex.
The Press Wing highlighted this as part of a broader misinformation campaign aimed at provoking religious and nationalist sentiments. It also recalled similar incidents in the past, including false claims about student leaders proposing a new flag during protests last July.
Authorities urged the public to verify such claims before sharing, reiterating that no movement exists to change the flag.
“Let us prioritise factual information and resist the spread of unfounded rumours,” the statement concluded.
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