A fake document claiming that a major intelligence agency ordered 75 percent of votes for a political party has circulated on social media ahead of Bangladesh’s upcoming parliamentary election and referendum. Investigations revealed that the forged letterhead was first shared by Subrata Kumar Sarkar, identified as a staunch Awami League supporter. The content was later copied and spread by multiple Facebook pages and X accounts linked to a banned political group. The document contained numerous inconsistencies, including spelling errors, unusual fonts, and meaningless reference numbers.

The report notes that misinformation networks have become increasingly active as some groups, unsuccessful in field politics, turn to social media to question the election’s credibility. Authorities have deployed record numbers of security personnel, opened access to international observers, and placed the Election Commission under strict monitoring to ensure transparency. Analysts cited in the report said the government is expected to take firm legal action against those spreading destabilizing rumors.

The article emphasizes that citizens should remain alert to signs of fake documents and maintain confidence in state institutions as the election approaches.