Dhaka: The interim government has raised concerns over attempts to disturb communal harmony through the spread of propaganda linked to recent minority-related incidents. Chief Adviser’s Senior Assistant Press Secretary Foyez Ahammad, addressing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy, emphasized the dangers posed by statements rooted in false or fabricated information, which can lead to societal confusion and threaten communal peace.

According to United News of Bangladesh, Foyez highlighted the potential damage caused by misinformation and unverified statements, urging all relevant parties to exercise responsibility and caution. He particularly addressed the murder of Moni Chakraborty, a grocery shop owner in Narsingdi, which had been misrepresented as a communal attack despite preliminary investigations indicating it was due to a family feud and business rivalry.

Foyez referenced initial police findings and statements from the victim’s family, which revealed no communal connection to Chakraborty’s murder. Despite this, false narratives were propagated, especially on social media, framing the incident as a communal attack due to Chakraborty’s minority status.

During the briefing, Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam and Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder also addressed various issues. Foyez noted that notable citizens have expressed concerns and released statements regarding the murder, stressing the importance of verifying information and visiting the scene if necessary in such incidents.

Chakraborty, aged 40, was killed at Charsindur Bazar in Palash upazila of Narsingdi while returning home after closing his shop at around 11:00 pm. Unidentified assailants attacked him with sharp weapons, leading to his death.