Dhaka, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Finance has warned all to stay alert against a smear campaign on social media by a vested quarter regarding the ongoing bank merger process.

In a media release issued on Monday, the ministry urged investors not to pay heed to any misinformation about the merger of Islamic banks.

"A vested group has recently been spreading rumours on social media, claiming that investors will be harmed due to the merger of five Islamic banks. The matter has come to the attention of the government," the release says.

The government has not taken any decision that could hurt the interests of investors, says the statement, adding, "All possible measures are being taken to safeguard investors' interests while examining the ...