Following protests on Monday, April 7, against the Israeli genocide in Gaza, incidents of vandalism, looting, and attacks were reported at multiple locations across the country, including showrooms of KFC and Bata in Sylhet. In the wake of these events, a photo card bearing the name and logo of Jamuna TV was circulated on Facebook, claiming that a coordinator in Sylhet had been arrested for advertising the sale of stolen shoes on the platform.

FactWatch’s investigation reveals that this photo card is fabricated. Jamuna TV did not publish any such content. The image, shared widely on social media, is dated March 27, 2025. However, a thorough review of Jamuna TV’s verified Facebook page and other official social media accounts showed no trace of such a photo card. Even when key terms from the headline were used to conduct a keyword-based search, no evidence supporting the authenticity of the card could be found.

It is worth noting that Sylhet experienced widespread unrest throughout the day on Monday, April 7, as part of a global movement protesting the violence in Gaza. During the rally, several commercial establishments, including KFC and Bata, were attacked and looted. Police confirmed the arrest of an individual named Mamunul Haque, who allegedly attempted to sell some of the looted shoes through Facebook posts.

Importantly, the incident in Sylhet occurred nearly a week after the date stated on the so-called Jamuna TV photo card. During this intervening period, no other credible news outlet reported any arrest of a coordinator in Sylhet for advertising stolen shoes on Facebook.

In conclusion, FactWatch's investigation clearly establishes that the photo card circulating under Jamuna TV’s name and logo, which claims the arrest of a coordinator in Sylhet over Facebook advertisements for stolen shoes, is entirely fabricated. Fact-Watch categorically deems the photo card false.

Original News Source: https://www.fact-watch.org/coordinator-arrested-in-sylhet-for-advertising-stolen-shoes/