What specific social media content led to the work permit cancellations?

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Work Permits Cancelled Due to Extremist Social Media Content

The work permits of two Bangladeshi construction workers were cancelled and they were repatriated from Singapore due to extremist postings made on social media. Investigations by the Internal Security Department (ISD) revealed that Tayani Md Risad, 25, and Islam Sahedul, 37, engaged in online activities deemed contrary to Singapore's multiracial and multi-religious society.
Support for Radical Islamist Writer

Tayani Md Risad, aged 25, had expressed support for Shafiur Rahman Farabi, a radical Islamist writer from Bangladesh. Farabi is known for inciting violence against secular and atheist bloggers. He is also reportedly linked to Hizb ut-Tahrir, a fundamentalist Islamist group that has been banned in Bangladesh.
Inflammatory Posts on Conflict and Religion

Islam Sahedul, 37, made inflammatory posts concerning the Israel-Iran conflict. He also shared divisive religious views, notably labelling Muslims who do not support governance under Islamic law as infidels.
No Indication of Terrorist Intent

While the investigations did not uncover any evidence that the two men intended to carry out terrorist attacks or were involved in terrorism activities within Singapore, their extremist and divisive views were considered detrimental to the nation's social fabric. The ISD stated that such views are inimical to Singapore’s multiracial and multi-religious society.
Repatriation and Further Investigation

Following the cancellation of their work permits, both men were sent back to Bangladesh. Reports from Bangladesh indicated that they were detained upon arrival on July 8, with authorities confiscating mobile phones and passports. Bangladesh police subsequently requested more time to investigate their alleged connections with militant groups, including potential networks and funding sources.

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