New weapon called 'propaganda bot' has been created: Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has remarked that a new weapon called a 'propaganda bot' has been created. He stated that the roots of nationalist forces cannot be uprooted through misinformation and falsehood.

He made these comments at an event organised at the National Art Academy's Chitrasala auditorium on Thursday, February 5. The Nationalist Social Cultural Organisation (JASAS) arranged the event ahead of the 13th National Parliament election.

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said a national election is ahead. We must win this election like a struggle, because conspiracies, plots, misinformation, and falsehood are rampant all around. Today, a new weapon called the 'propaganda bot' has been created through technology. There seems to be no end to character assassination, defamation, and false propaganda using this propaganda bot.

Rizvi said those who have waged an uncompromising struggle for democracy, those who have not sought shelter under the guise of the Awami League overtly or covertly, those who have spoken the truth and justice in clear, bold light—are today being systematically targeted with false propaganda.

He said poets, writers, artists, lyricists, actors, and composers must unite against this ugly propaganda. It is only through your melodious voices, powerful words, and creativity that the ongoing assault of misinformation can be defeated.

Addressing JASAS leaders and activists, the BNP leader said JASAS's politics will be different. It must move beyond conventional politics and take a stand for truth and justice through cultural movements.