Bangladesh Army trashes India's Anandabazar report on 'Pakistan Army members’ arrival'

The Bangladesh Army has strongly protested against a report published by Indian media outlet Anandabazar Online on Friday, terming it "misleading" and "baseless.".

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) issued a press release yesterday over the report headlined, "Urdite Bangali Gonohottar Rokter Chhite! 53 bochor por Bangladeshe Firche Sei Porajito Pak Fouj."

"Contrary to proper journalistic practice, the newspaper did not take any comment or explanation from the ISPR before publishing the report, which raises questions about the objectivity and credibility of the report," said the release.

The Bangladesh Army is steadfast in its principles of professionalism, impartiality, and international cooperation, it said.

As part of its regular activities, the Bangladesh Army maintains friendly relations with the armed forces of different countries and conducts various cooperative programmes, including student exchange and training, to enhance mutual understanding and skills.

"There is no plan for any training team or delegation of the Pakistan Army to come to any cantonment in Bangladesh for training. This claim is baseless and not in line with reality," it said.

Besides, the Bangladesh Army procures the required ammunition from different countries based on its requirements, said ISPR.

"Ill-informed opinions on sensitive defence issues are undesirable, uncalled for, and offensive," the release added.

The Bangladesh Army is committed to transparency and dissemination of accurate information.

It is humbly requested that information be verified from reliable sources before publishing any report in the media.