Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has alleged that its Amir, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, and several senior leaders were targeted in a cyberattack on their social media accounts. The party’s Assistant Secretary General and head of its publicity and media division, Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair, stated in a press release on Sunday that attackers briefly took control of Dr. Rahman’s official Twitter (X) account and used it to post false and misleading content. The party’s cyber team reportedly regained control shortly afterward and secured other accounts.

The statement clarified that the unauthorized post did not represent the Jamaat Amir’s views or the party’s position, describing it as entirely false. The party condemned the spread of misinformation and urged the public, journalists, and social media users to verify information only from official and trusted sources. It also warned that spreading fake news, identity fraud, and manipulated content are punishable offenses that harm democratic integrity.

Jamaat’s campaign team reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, digital security, and credible communication, promising to share further updates if necessary and calling for restraint from unethical online activities.