The Bangladesh Army has strongly condemned the recent distortion and circulation of misleading information on social media regarding a speech delivered by the Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, describing it as a deliberate act of misinformation.

In a statement issued on Monday, the Inter Service Public Relations Directorate (ISPR) said that on September 30, 2025, a “study period” event was held to explore ways to make the army’s activities more effective and dynamic in supporting the civil administration.

During the discussion, various legal and administrative aspects of military deployment “In Aid to Civil Power” were presented, including relevant provisions under sections 127–132 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the current delegation of magisterial powers to the army for maintaining law and order.

The purpose of the session, the statement said, was to ensure that army personnel deployed in the field fully understand the legal framework under which they operate — enabling them to discharge their assigned duties with professionalism, efficiency, and adherence to the law.

At one stage of the discussion, the issue of indemnity under CrPC Section 132 came up. As part of the broader legal context, the Army Chief highlighted the intersection between this indemnity provision and the International Crimes (Tribunals) Act, 1973 (as amended in 2024).

He emphasized that army personnel, when deployed under government orders to disperse unlawful assemblies, act within the legal boundaries prescribed by the CrPC — and therefore, ensuring their legal protection is essential.

The matter has already been brought to the attention of the relevant government authorities, the statement added.

The ISPR clarified that at no point did the Army Chief make any remarks suggesting indemnity for individuals accused of enforced disappearances, killings, or other crimes against humanity.

However, the statement noted that “a vested quarter, including some individuals based abroad, have once again deliberately twisted and circulated misleading posts about the event and the Army Chief’s comments to spread confusion.”

It described these actions as a malicious attempt to “create distance between the patriotic armed forces and the people.”

Reaffirming its unwavering commitment to the Constitution, the laws of the land, and the people, the Bangladesh Army said it continues to perform its duties with professionalism and discipline.

The statement urged the public to remain cautious and not be misled by false and fabricated information being circulated online.