The rapist of the raped child in Magura is not being hanged; the circulated video is part of a movie shoot
The rapist of the raped child in Magura is not being hanged; the circulated video is part of a movie shoot
The claim that the rapist of a child in Magura has been executed is false; the widely circulated video is part of a film shooting.
The incident of robbers being arrested in a ‘filmy style’ on a bus is a promotional video by the highway police
The incident of robbers being arrested in a ‘filmy style’ on a bus is a promotional video by the highway police
The video shows a police team apprehending several individuals from the bus, allegedly in possession of homemade weapons.
The information about 9 army personnel being killed in a militant attack in Dhaka Cantonment is false
The information about 9 army personnel being killed in a militant attack in Dhaka Cantonment is false
The false claim that the Padma Bridge is to be dismantled on the directive of the Chief Adviser of the interim government, Muhammad Yunus, has been widely circulated across multiple Facebook accounts, pages, and groups.
A video of an unrelated incident in Nepal circulated as a protest in Kolkata demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna
A video of an unrelated incident in Nepal circulated as a protest in Kolkata demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna
A protest video demanding the release of Chinmoy Krishna was recently circulated on social media, claiming the demonstration took place in Kolkata.
There was no label for Palestine on Google Maps; the claim that Palestine's name was removed is a rumor
There was no label for Palestine on Google Maps; the claim that Palestine's name was removed is a rumor
The claim that Google Maps has removed Palestine from its map has been circulating online for a long time. Recently, amid Israel’s ongoing attacks and massacres in the blockaded Gaza Strip, the claim resurfaced on social media.
Claiming that the first Bengali question paper of the SSC exam was leaked, but the year of the 2024 SSC and HSC question papers was edited and circulated
Claiming that the first Bengali question paper of the SSC exam was leaked, but the year of the 2024 SSC and HSC question papers was edited and circulated
According to an investigation conducted by the Rumor Scanner team, the claim made in the post about the question leak on the first day of the SSC examination is not accurate.
A video of aid being sent to Myanmar is being circulated as if it were for Palestine
A video of aid being sent to Myanmar is being circulated as if it were for Palestine
A video circulating on Facebook, composed of several still images of aid being dispatched under the supervision of the Bangladesh Army, claims that 200 tons of food are being sent to Palestine by the Bangladesh military.
The claim that "you have to scan a QR code to deposit money into Mojo's Palestine Fund" is a rumor
The claim that "you have to scan a QR code to deposit money into Mojo's Palestine Fund" is a rumor
In the context of the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel, Bangladesh-based Akij Food & Beverage Ltd. announced in 2023 that for every bottle of its soft drink brand “Mojo” sold, BDT 1 (approximately $0.01) would be donated to Palestine.
An elderly man commits suicide by jumping under a train, fake story spreads on Facebook
An elderly man commits suicide by jumping under a train, fake story spreads on Facebook
It is believed that he may have borrowed money from local traders and lenders to pay off the loan instalments. Due to the low market price of onions, he was likely burdened with financial stress, which might have led to his suicide
The person from the viral video of falling under the train is alive
The person from the viral video of falling under the train is alive
The video shows a young man hanging from the door of a moving train. His feet briefly touch the ground, and he attempts to run alongside the train’s speed but fails and dangles again.
Claim About First Bangladeshi on the Moon Found to Be Misleading
Claim About First Bangladeshi on the Moon Found to Be Misleading
The claim that a Bangladeshi citizen is going to the Moon for the first time is misleading. Recent posts circulating on Facebook assert that Rutba Yasmin is set to become the first Bangladeshi to step on the Moon.
AI video created from image circulated claiming to depict a real event
AI video created from image circulated claiming to depict a real event
A six-second video circulated on social media shows a handcuffed individual being struck with a stick in a court premises, while three police officers stand nearby. The video’s caption claims it depicts a mob attack in a Bangladeshi court area