The government has expressed deep concern over misleading news reports published by several media outlets following a clash between police and protesters during a program organized by Inquilab Mancha. Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser of the interim government, said in a verified Facebook post on Saturday that the government expects responsible journalism from the country's media. He noted that despite enjoying unprecedented freedom over the past 18 months, many outlets have repeatedly failed in basic fact-checking.
According to Alam, Inquilab Mancha leader Abdullah Al Jaber was injured during the protest demanding justice for the killing of Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi. A Facebook post from Jaber’s account claimed he was “shot,” which quickly went viral and intensified tensions. Major media outlets reportedly treated the post as fact, spreading false information. The Dhaka Metropolitan Police later confirmed that no shots were fired, and Dhaka Medical College Hospital stated that no protesters were shot.
Alam warned that inaccurate reporting can incite violence and chaos, citing a previous incident where exaggerated news worsened unrest. He urged journalists to reflect on their own responsibility while demanding accountability from others.
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