Military leader maintains absence from social media platforms, confirmed by Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR)
The Bangladesh Army has issued a statement on August 13, 2021, concerning multiple fake social media profiles using the name of General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Army Chief. The Inter Services Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) has warned about these fake profiles and stated that efforts are underway to find and take legal action against those involved in creating and operating such accounts.
According to the ISPR, the content from these fake accounts should not be relied upon. It is important to note that General Waker-Uz-Zaman does not have any personal Facebook or other social media accounts and does not plan to operate any in the future. The army chief has made it clear that he does not authorise any social media accounts in his name.
The authorities are actively working to identify those responsible for these fake accounts. However, no specific names or groups behind the fake profiles have been disclosed in the available sources. The ISPR's statement does not specify the number or the identities of the fake accounts in question.
The ISPR's statement reiterates that General Waker-Uz-Zaman does not have any personal social media accounts. It also urges the public and media to be cautious of content from fraudulent social media accounts using General Waker-uz-Zaman's name. The ISPR further advises the public to follow the official Google news channel for accurate information.
The ISPR's statement does not mention any potential consequences for the spreading of misleading information by these fake accounts or any plans by the army chief to operate a social media account in the future. The investigation into the fake accounts is ongoing, and further updates are expected to be provided in due course.
In light of the ISPR's statement, it is crucial to exercise caution regarding content originating from fraudulent social media accounts using General Waker-Uz-Zaman's name. Moreover, it is essential to rely on credible sources such as the official Google news channel for accuratepolitics and general-news updates.
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