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A photocard falsely claiming that Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman said, “I have done everything possible for Jamaat on someone’s behalf,” has been circulating on Facebook, designed to resemble a publication of the national daily, The Business Standard.

Fact-checking by Rumor Scanner has confirmed that the Army Chief never made such a statement, and The Business Standard did not publish any news or photocard carrying this claim. Instead, the circulated photocard was digitally edited from a legitimate photocard originally posted on the newspaper’s verified Facebook page containing a different statement by the Army Chief.

The investigation found that the fake photocard included The Business Standard’s logo and listed August 19, 2025, as the publication date. A review of recent posts on the outlet’s verified Facebook page, website, and YouTube channel revealed no photocard or report supporting the false claim.

The legitimate photocard posted on August 19 carried the headline: “There is no reason to be upset by these remarks. Those doing this are young, about the age of our children. When they grow older, they will understand their mistakes and feel ashamed.” This was in response to taunts directed at the military. Analysis showed that the design and images of the fake photocard were identical to the original, with only the headline altered to the false claim about supporting Jamaat.

The official report on The Business Standard’s website also notes that the Army Chief stated the military is fully prepared to assist the government in conducting free and fair elections. No other media outlet has reported any information supporting the false claim.

In conclusion, the photocard circulating on social media under The Business Standard’s name, attributing the statement “I have done everything possible for Jamaat on someone’s behalf” to Army Chief General Waker-uz-Zaman, is digitally edited and misleading.

Sources:

• The Business Standard: Facebook Page
• The Business Standard: Website
• The Business Standard: YouTube
• The Business Standard: Website News
• Rumor Scanner’s analysis