The government has raised concerns over the transparency of a report by the Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council, which highlights incidents of alleged communal violence in Bangladesh. Press Secretary to the Prime Minister’s Office, Shafiul Alam, called the findings "motivated" and accused the organization of portraying ordinary crimes as communal attacks to tarnish the country’s image.

Speaking at a regular press briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday, Alam stated that police investigations into 11 incidents cited in the report found no evidence of communal motives. "Their reports lack transparency and are being used to run propaganda against Bangladesh," he said.

The Press Secretary noted that previous reports from the same group had also been scrutinized, with most cases turning out to be unrelated to communal tensions. Despite requests for corrections, the council has not amended its claims, he added.

Alam further alleged that international actors, including U.S. senators and UK parliamentarians, have cited these "flawed" reports, distorting Bangladesh’s global image. He urged local and international human rights bodies to verify the facts before relying on the council’s findings.

When asked if legal action would be taken against the group for spreading "misinformation," Alam said the government hopes they will adopt a more constructive role. "We want truth-based reporting, not sensationalism," he emphasized.

The Hindu-Buddhist-Christian Unity Council, which advocates for minority rights, has frequently published reports on attacks against religious minorities. However, authorities argue that many cases they label as communal are actually general crimes.

The government has ruled out further dialogue with the council, citing its refusal to address official objections. "There’s no need for discussions when they ignore factual corrections," Alam concluded.