DHAKA, Dec 28, 2024 (BSS) - A recent report of Indian newspaper Anandabazar Patrika published on Bangladesh Army was false and misleading, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said today.

"The report published in the Indian newspaper Anandabazar Patrika on December 27 titled 'Uniform stained by blood of Bengali mass killing! That defeated Pak army returning to Bangladesh after 53 years' is false," the press wing said in a Facebook post on its verified page - CA Press Wing Facts.

On Saturday, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of Bangladesh said in a statement that the report presented misleading and baseless information about the Bangladesh Army.

"There is no plan for any training team or delegation of the Pakistan Army to come to any cantonment in Bangladesh for training. This claim is baseless and not in line with reality," the statement said.

The Bangladesh Army procures the required ammunition from different countries based on its requirements. Ignorant views on sensitive defence issues are unwelcome, uncalled for, and objectionable.

The statement said the Bangladesh Army is committed to the principles of professionalism, impartiality, and international cooperation. 

As part of its regular activities, the Bangladesh Army maintains friendly relations with the armed forces of different countries and conducts various cooperative programmes, including student exchange and training, to enhance mutual understanding and efficiency.

Contrary to proper journalistic practice, the newspaper did not seek any comment or explanation from the ISPR before publishing the report. 

The Bangladesh Army is committed to transparency and dissemination of accurate information, the statement read.

It is humbly requested to verify information from reliable sources before publishing any report in the media.