A fake X, formerly known as Twitter, profile of the Italian Ambassador to Dhaka Antonio Alessandro has been created amidst countrywide violent protests, posting messages and photos against the Bangladesh government.
The Italian foreign ministry informed the Bangladesh government about this issue through the Bangladesh Embassy in Rome via a note verbale on July 22.
“The ministry would like to inform that whatever message appearing in such profile is not attributable to Ambassador Alessandro,” said the Italian foreign ministry.
Dhaka Tribune read the note verbale.
“Whilst all necessary steps have been adopted to request the removal of the fake social media profile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Italian Republic is thankful to the competent authorities in Dhaka for continuing assuring the protection of Ambassador Alessandro and the staff of the Embassy.”