'Faruk Khan in jail, not possible for him to use FB'

A screenshot of a Facebook post from an account named "Faruk Khan" has been widely shared on social media platforms, causing confusion among people by falsely implying that it was posted by former minister colonel (retd) Faruk Khan, who is currently in prison, said a press release today.

The statement was signed by Jannat-Ul Forhad, Department of Prisons assistant inspector general of prisons (development).

According to the press release, it is impossible for former minister Faruk Khan to operate a Facebook account or make any posts from within Dhaka Central Jail, Keraniganj, where he is currently detained.

The post was made today.

Prisoners are strictly prohibited from using mobile phones or accessing social media platforms while in custody, it said.

The origin of the Facebook account remains unclear, and it is unknown whether the Facebook account is being operated by relatives of Faruk Khan, it added.

The Department of Prisons has requested law enforcement agencies to investigate the matter thoroughly and take appropriate legal action, read the press release.