No Recent Price Increase for Bombay Sweets’ Potato Chips

An investigation revealed that a large-sized packet of Bombay chips priced at 15 BDT was introduced to the market in 2022.

Fire incident from a stove at Madhaiya Bazar in Cumilla being propagated as a communal attack

A report published on December 30, 2024, by the mainstream media outlet Bangla Tribune, titled "Traffic Congestion Worsened the Madhaiya Market Fire,

Ilias-Dalim Talk Show Is Not the Most Watched Live Video Worldwide

Upon reviewing posts propagating these claims, no reliable data or sources were cited. The first claim broadly asserted that the talk show had the highest global viewership across all platforms.

HMpV Was Not Identified in Bangladesh for the First Time in 2025: Fact-Check

Dr. Nusrat Sultana, Associate Professor of Virology at Dhaka Medical College, provided additional insights through a social media post.

Viral Image Claiming Muslim Woman’s Mouth Was Sewn Shut in India for Eating Beef is False, Reveals Fact-Check

Upon investigation by the Rumor Scanner team, it was found that the viral image is not related to any such incident. Instead, it is the work of a special effects makeup artist.

False propaganda in the name of Kaler Kantho regarding fake claims of martial law imposition in Bangladesh

The content of the fabricated report alleges that the Bangladesh Army received a confidential letter from the United States, prompting the army chief to convene an emergency meeting.

The proposed new university for seven colleges is not named 'Westers University'; a fake photo card in the name of Prothom Alo

Fact-checking investigations confirm that Prothom Alo neither published any report nor issued a photocard with such a title

Claim of a 300-Year-Old Shiva Linga Found in Demolished Dhanmondi 32 Residence is False

On February 5, protests erupted at the historic residence of Bangladesh’s first president, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, located at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka, following the announcement of a broadcast featuring ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s speech.

Spreading rumors of sanctions on the military over human rights violations

Recently, claims have circulated on social media stating that the United Nations has imposed sanctions on the military for human rights violations.

No fatalities occurred in the armed robbery involving 200 tolas of gold in Banasree

An investigation by the Rumor Scanner Team has revealed that although the victim, Anwar, sustained gunshot wounds in the robbery

Old video circulated of a police member's death in a road accident amid demands to kill the OC after storming the police station

The caption of the original video states that it was recorded on February 24, 2023, at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.

The claim of the lowest book sales at this year's book fair is misleading

Social media posts allege that the book fair has seen a record-low number of book sales this year.