Foreign ministry cautions against fake photocards misquoting state minister

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Monday urged the people to remain cautious and not be misled by misinformation circulating on social media, clarifying that recently shared photocards attributed to State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam are entirely false.

The MoFA noticed fabricated photocards that were circulated online falsely quoting the state minister.

One such card claims, “We must approach India with submission, just as we now rely on them even for oil. Shouting slogans like ‘Delhi or Dhaka’ is meaningless. We need to understand that if we antagonise India, our very existence could be at risk."

The ministry firmly said these claims are baseless, misleading, and deliberately fabricated.

It emphasised that the state minister has never made such remarks.

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“Therefore, everyone is requested not to be confused by this misinformation and rumor,” the MoFA said.

In fact, the state minister said Bangladesh’s foreign policy is guided by a “Bangladesh first” principle.

“We will maintain relations with all countries and governments while safeguarding the interests of the people of Bangladesh. Bangladesh will stand firm and continue to engage, communicate, and foster friendly relations with all nations," the MoFA quoted her as saying.