Fact Check: False quote attributed to former Bangladesh PM Khaleda Zia
A screenshot of a news report is being widely shared on social media quoting former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia as saying that Hindus
By Tejal Sinha Published on
25 Aug 2021 12:11 PM GMT

Hyderabad: A screenshot of a news report is being widely shared on social media quoting former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia as saying that Hindus and Buddhists in the country should either convert to Islam or go to India if they want to live safely.
The quote reads, "I regret the continuing massacre of Hindus & Buddhists in Bangladesh, but Bangladesh is an Islamic Nation and not Secular. Now, the Muslims are in majority here. Under the circumstances, if Hindus & Buddhists want to live safely, they should either convert to Islam or go to India."
The image also contains the text "This is why CAA" on top.
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Fact Check
The claim is false.
NewsMeter noticed that the screenshot was dated 20 July.
We found the post on the Facebook page of Khabar 24X7.com posted on 20 July 2015.
Claim Review:Former PM of Bangladesh saying Hindus and Buddhists in the country should either convert to Islam or go to India if they want be safe.
Claimed By:Social Media Users
Claim Reviewed By:Newsmeter
Claim Source:Social Media
Claim Fact Check:False
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