Bangladesh government officials accused former journalist Masuda Bhatti of spreading lies about the country. The Chief Adviser's Press Wing released a statement attacking her recent video claims. Bhatti had worked closely with the Awami League political party before her dismissal. She lost her job as Information Commissioner on January 21 after misconduct charges. Officials say she continues making false statements on social media platforms.
Bhatti claimed the United Nations helped remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power during July protests. She said UN officials planned to send weapons to Myanmar through Bangladesh under fake humanitarian programs. The Press Wing called these accusations completely untrue and harmful to protest victims. Bhatti also wrongly quoted UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis about election rules. Her video suggested Bangladesh might lose its UN peacekeeping role without any proof.
Fact-checkers found major problems with Bhatti's evidence and claims. She showed a photo that supposedly displayed UN weapons moving through Bangladesh territory. Image searches revealed the picture actually came from Gaza humanitarian aid deliveries. The photo appeared on news websites about Palestinian relief efforts rather than Bangladesh military activity. Bhatti had changed the original meaning to support her conspiracy theories.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus rejected rumors about secret UN deals with Myanmar. He confirmed that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres only suggested humanitarian aid discussions during his March visit. Those talks never moved past the proposal stage according to government records. The Press Wing said millions of Bangladeshis protested against government violence without foreign interference. Bhatti's claims disrespect the courage of ordinary citizens who demanded justice and democratic reforms.
Bhatti claimed the United Nations helped remove Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from power during July protests. She said UN officials planned to send weapons to Myanmar through Bangladesh under fake humanitarian programs. The Press Wing called these accusations completely untrue and harmful to protest victims. Bhatti also wrongly quoted UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis about election rules. Her video suggested Bangladesh might lose its UN peacekeeping role without any proof.
Fact-checkers found major problems with Bhatti's evidence and claims. She showed a photo that supposedly displayed UN weapons moving through Bangladesh territory. Image searches revealed the picture actually came from Gaza humanitarian aid deliveries. The photo appeared on news websites about Palestinian relief efforts rather than Bangladesh military activity. Bhatti had changed the original meaning to support her conspiracy theories.
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus rejected rumors about secret UN deals with Myanmar. He confirmed that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres only suggested humanitarian aid discussions during his March visit. Those talks never moved past the proposal stage according to government records. The Press Wing said millions of Bangladeshis protested against government violence without foreign interference. Bhatti's claims disrespect the courage of ordinary citizens who demanded justice and democratic reforms.
