Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has recently adopted a new social media strategy in response to mounting criticism and false narratives about his government. As the head of the interim government in Bangladesh, Yunus has faced increasing pressure from political parties demanding free and fair elections to legitimize his authority.
In an effort to combat misinformation and negative publicity, Yunus and his office have been actively engaging with news publications and social media platforms to address false claims about the functioning of his government and the security situation in Bangladesh. Recently, Yunus took to social media to refute an op-ed in an Indian publication that suggested his government was under the control of Islamist extremists. He dismissed the claims as “false and unsubstantiated.”
The Chief Adviser’s office has also been quick to deny reports from foreign media outlets alleging ties to Islamic extremists, subservience to the Pakistani Army, and rumors of Yunus planning to flee the country. Yunus has emphasized that these claims are baseless and lack factual evidence.
Yunus’s focus on countering foreign news reports comes as concerns mount over the release of terror suspects in Bangladesh and the growing influence of hardline and radical Islamic groups. Despite the challenges he faces, Yunus remains committed to addressing and dispelling false narratives about his government and the situation in Bangladesh.
