STAFF CORRESPONDENT

In recent weeks, several short video clips of political leaders’ remarks on religion have gone viral on social media, triggering outrage and thousands of reactions labelling the speakers as “atheist” or “enemy of religion”.

Media analysts and election observers warn that such videos are contributing to misinformation and could be used to manipulate voters.

Investigations show that while the videos were not technically altered, selective clipping and removal of context distorted their meaning and were strategically circulated ahead of the polls.

One such video featured BNP leader Habib-un-Nabi Khan Sohel. In the clip, he is heard saying, “People will be able to go and offer prayers at the Dhakeshwari temple, and priests of the temple will be able to perform puja at Baitul Mukarram when necessary.”

Verification, however, shows this was not his full The

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