The official Facebook presence of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has been plunged into a whirlwind of controversy following the unexplained disappearance of high-profile content and the page’s primary identity markers. Since the late hours of Wednesday, 24 December, netizens observed that the verified page had been stripped of its profile picture and a widely circulated video featuring the “Rebel” poem by the late Sharif Osman Hadi. The sudden removal of these assets has ignited a fierce debate regarding digital transparency and potential external influence on the interim administration’s public messaging.
The “Rebel” poem, recited by Hadi—who has recently been hailed as a revolutionary martyr following his death—had become a viral sensation, amassing significant engagement before its abrupt vanishing. The disappearance triggered immediate backlash from activist circles. On Thursday, the “July Oikya” (July Unity) platform issued a public challenge, questioning whose “signal” prompted the removal of a video that carried strong anti-hegemonic and revolutionary themes. The timing has led to widespread speculation that the content may have been retracted to avoid friction with regional powers or as part of a quiet policy shift.
Investigation into the Chief Adviser’s Digital Presence
| Content Element | Previous Status | Current Status | Official Explanation |
| Official Profile Photo | Active / Verified Portrait | Disappeared | Technical Glitch |
| Osman Hadi’s Poem | High Engagement / Viral | Scrubbed | Technical Glitch |
| Government Statement | Published Content | Denial of Removal | Meta Cooperation Sought |
| Meta Liaison | Not Applicable | Ongoing | Restoration in Progress |
In an effort to quell the mounting conspiracy theories, the Chief Adviser’s Press Wing has issued a formal clarification. Senior Assistant Press Secretary Fayeze Ahmad addressed the media on Friday, asserting that the government did not intentionally delete the profile picture or the video. Instead, he attributed the anomaly to a “technical error” within the Facebook platform itself. Ahmad stated that the administration is currently in active communication with Meta’s technical team to investigate the cause of the disruption and restore the missing media as soon as possible.
Despite the official narrative of a technical malfunction, the incident highlights the fragile nature of digital diplomacy in a volatile political climate. While the government maintains it is a victim of a platform glitch, critics argue that the selective nature of the “error”—targeting specifically controversial and highly political content—suggests a more deliberate intervention. As the public waits for the content to reappear, the incident serves as a stark reminder of how quickly digital assets can become focal points for national unrest and political scrutiny.