Chief Adviser's press wing on Sunday said a false claim began circulating on some social media accounts and a propaganda website after the interim government considered elections for February 2026.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus and the interim government have enjoyed "broad public backing, including support from major political parties" such as BNP, Jamaat, NCP and AB Party, said the press wing, trashing the propaganda.
These parties have endorsed the interim government’s efforts to transition towards democracy, implement reforms and deliver justice for the crimes committed by the former autocratic Awami League regime during the July–August crackdown, it said.
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"Let’s stay committed to factual information and stand firm against the spread of false and divisive propaganda," said the press wing.
Widely circulated propaganda falsely claims that the public does not support elections under Prof Yunus and cites an unsubstantiated claim that 80% of Bangladeshis want an end to his leadership. It also asserts—without evidence—that Prof Yunus founded the National Citizens Party (NCP) to seize political power, according to th Fact-Checking window of the press wing.
The rumor first appeared on a pro–Awami League propaganda site, BDvortex, which published a misleading headline claiming “80% want Dr. Yunus out,” but failed to cite any data, statements, or sources, it claimed.
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In fact, the figure was only mentioned in the headline and not in the article itself. Following this, several pro–Awami League social media users began sharing the claims widely, said the press wing.
"BDvortex is not a credible news platform. It has no legal status, no listed address and no verifiable journalists. Its sole purpose appears to be spreading politically motivated disinformation against Bangladesh’s democratic efforts."
Contrary to the claims, Prof Yunus did not form or endorse the NCP, it said, adding that the party was founded by a group of students who led the July–August 2024 mass uprising.
Nahid Islam established the NCP after resigning from his advisory role in the interim government.
There is no evidence linking Prof Yunus or the interim government to the formation of the NCP, said the press wing. "No reliable statistics or credible research support these propaganda narratives."