Bengali Army Rejects Indian Media Report on Pakistani Troops’ Arrival as False and Misleading
Bangladesh :The **Bangladesh Army** has categorically rejected an Indian media report that claimed Pakistani military personnel would be arriving in Bangladesh, calling the story baseless and misleading.
In an official statement released on Sunday, the Bangladesh Army emphasized that it adheres to the principles of **professionalism, neutrality, and international cooperation**. The army strongly rejected the report by **Indian media outlet Anandabazar Online**, which had alleged the arrival of Pakistani soldiers in Bangladesh.
The Bangladesh Army’s statement came after an online report, published on Friday, by **Anandabazar Online** that made the claim under the headline: *”‘Blood stains of Bengali genocide are on the uniforms of the Pakistani Army, after 53 years the Pakistani Army returns to Bangladesh.”* The article suggested that, after 53 years, Pakistani forces were returning to Bangladesh, a claim that was immediately condemned by Bangladesh’s **Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR)**.
### Allegations of Misleading Journalism
According to the Bangladesh Army’s statement, the Indian news outlet did not seek comment or clarification from the **ISPR** before publishing the report, casting doubt on its objectivity and credibility. The Bangladesh Army raised concerns that such practices violate basic journalistic standards and undermine the accuracy of the information.
### No Plans for Pakistani Military Teams in Bangladesh
The statement from the Bangladesh Army further clarified that there are **no plans** for any Pakistani military training teams or delegations to visit Bangladesh for training purposes. The claim of such a visit was deemed **false** and in no way reflects the reality of military cooperation between the two countries.
It also noted that Bangladesh’s military, as part of its regular activities, maintains friendly relations with the armed forces of various countries, and organizes programs such as **student exchanges and training** to strengthen mutual ties and enhance skills. However, the statement made clear that these interactions have no connection to the specific allegations in the Indian media report.
### On the Procurement of Ammunition
The Bangladesh Army also pointed out that, like other nations, it procures necessary **ammunition** from various countries as per its defense needs. It further condemned the dissemination of **false information** on sensitive defense matters, calling it **unnecessary, unwelcome, and provocative**.
In conclusion, the Bangladesh Army reiterated its commitment to its professional ethos, neutrality, and international cooperation, emphasizing that such baseless reports do not reflect the truth of military relations between Pakistan and Bangladesh.
