Press wing dismisses claim of Bangladesh planning to change national flag

Press Wing Refutes Rumour of National Flag Change

The Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has categorically denied rumours that Bangladesh’s interim government is considering changes to the national flag, labelling the claims as "completely false."

In a statement posted on its verified Facebook page CA Press Wing Facts, the agency said the misinformation—circulating widely on websites and social media platforms including X (formerly Twitter)—falsely alleges that the flag will be altered to include an Islamic crescent and star, resembling symbols found on the flags of Pakistan and Turkey.

According to the press wing, a digitally fabricated image depicting a redesigned flag has gone viral, garnering nearly a million views and heavy engagement, particularly from users in Pakistan, Turkey, and parts of the Middle East.

“These claims are entirely baseless,” the statement said. “As of June 14, 2025, no credible Bangladeshi media outlet has reported any such plan or discussion. There is no national debate on a decision that simply does not exist.”

Fact-checking outlet The Dissent also weighed in, reporting that Sajeeb Wazed Joy—the son of deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—shared an article falsely titled 'Bangladesh Considers Adding Islamic Crescent to Its Flag, Mirroring Pakistan and Turkey', allegedly authored by an AI-generated profile named Robert Brown. The article, published on June 6, contains no sources or evidence to support its claims.

The original source of the fake story appears to be a June 4 post by the pro-Pakistan account @SouthAsiaIndex on X, which featured the mock flag design. The same image was later used in the misleading article circulated by Wazed.

The press wing warned that this misinformation campaign seems designed to stir religious and nationalist sentiments, particularly among conservative audiences. It confirmed that the altered flag image was generated using AI tools, further underscoring its inauthenticity.

The statement noted that similar narratives have surfaced in the past. In July, false claims spread by accounts like @AsianDigest suggested student protest leaders had proposed a new flag. That rumour, which drew over 90,000 views, was also debunked.

“There is no movement in Bangladesh advocating a change to the national flag,” the press wing clarified, urging the public to remain vigilant and verify information before sharing it.

“Let us stand by facts and reject baseless rumours,” the statement concluded.