Dhaka, April 25 -- Efforts to clear footpaths for pedestrians are facing "hidden" resistance and propaganda, with Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) saying the drive will continue to ease public suffering.

On Saturday at a discussion at a Dhaka hotel, DNCC administrator Md Safiqul Islam Khan alleged that "bot IDs" and "non-existent" accounts are being used to spread disinformation.

He noted that while 98 percent of the public benefits from the removal of illegal occupants, a small minority is using anonymous social media profiles to push a negative narrative.

Safiqul pointed out that these "hidden" actors avoid public debate, making it difficult to verify their identities or motives.

Some online claims suggest the eviction drives are...