Is Really Drone Deployed by Bangladesh on India Border?

Recent claims made by India Today, an Indian weekly publication, about Bangladesh deploying Bayraktar TB2 drones along the India-Bangladesh border have been labeled as "fake news" by Bangladesh’s Press Wing of the Principal Adviser. In a verified Facebook post published on Saturday, December 7, the Press Wing categorically dismissed these allegations, describing the news as "false and fabricated."

The Clarification

A spokesperson for Bangladesh’s Ministry of Defense clarified:

“Except for regular operational activities, no drones have been deployed in any part of the country. This report is part of a deliberate propaganda campaign against Bangladesh.”

The statement emphasized that the claims lacked any factual basis and appeared to be a coordinated attempt to tarnish the image of Bangladesh.

The Spread of the False News

The report by India Today gained attention in Bangladesh after being picked up and published by several Bangladeshi media outlets. The false claim prompted an immediate response from the Press Wing, which conducted a fact-check and issued an official statement debunking the story.

Analysis

The Bayraktar TB2 is a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) produced by Turkey. While it has gained significant attention globally for its deployment in conflict zones, Bangladesh has not announced the use of these drones in border areas. Such misinformation could potentially strain diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India, two neighboring countries that share a 4,096-kilometer-long border.

This incident underscores the importance of verifying reports before spreading them further. Bangladesh has reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace and transparency in its border operations and has dismissed the allegations as baseless propaganda.

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