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Bangladesh leaders speak of two Indias, plan cell to counter global media


Published on 2024-12-04 14:09:30 - Brian Stokes, N@N
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  • Student leaders of the anti-quota agitation and part of the caretaker government met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus and proposed a dedicated cell to counter global media's "anti-Bangladesh narrative". One of the student advisers referred to two Indias,

The article from MSN discusses the Bangladesh government's initiative to establish a "Plan Cell" aimed at countering what they perceive as negative portrayals by global media, particularly focusing on narratives from what they term "two Indias." This refers to the contrasting views between the Indian government and the Indian media, which sometimes present conflicting reports on Bangladesh's political and human rights situation. The Plan Cell is intended to manage and shape international perceptions by providing a more favorable narrative of Bangladesh's internal affairs, governance, and human rights record. This move comes amidst increasing scrutiny from international bodies and media regarding issues like freedom of speech, political opposition, and electoral integrity in Bangladesh. The government's strategy includes engaging with international media more proactively to ensure their perspective is heard, thereby attempting to mitigate the impact of critical foreign reports.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/international-relations/bangladesh-leaders-speak-of-two-indias-plan-cell-to-counter-global-media/ar-AA1vfPq1 ]