Bangladesh interim-government adviser's map post (2024)
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A Facebook post by Mahfuz Alam, an adviser in Bangladesh's interim government, showed parts of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam as part of Bangladesh. India registered a strong protest, and the post was taken down.
| Country or organisation | Mahfuz Alam, adviser to Bangladesh's interim government |
|---|---|
| What the map shows | A social-media post on 16 December (Bangladesh's Victory Day) with a map showing parts of West Bengal, Tripura and Assam as part of Bangladesh. |
| When | 16 December 2024 |
| India's response | On 20 December 2024 the MEA spokesperson said India had strongly registered a protest. He said such comments underline the need for responsibility in public statements and noted that the post had reportedly been taken down. |
| Status | Corrected |