False claims circulated about Pinaki Bhattacharya's house being set on fire
False claims circulated about Pinaki Bhattacharya's house being set on fire
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team reveals that the claim that Pinaki Bhattacharya's house was set on fire by agitated students or the Chhatra League is false
Old video circulated with the claim that coordinators recently set fire to a house, leaving the mother inside
Old video circulated with the claim that coordinators recently set fire to a house, leaving the mother inside
Since at least February 9, a video has been circulating on social media claiming, “A so-called coordinator, who is a robber and extremist, set fire to a house while a mother was inside.”
False Claims of Multiple Deaths on the First Night of 'Operation Devil Hunt' Circulate on Facebook
False Claims of Multiple Deaths on the First Night of 'Operation Devil Hunt' Circulate on Facebook
In recent days, incidents of vandalism and attacks have been reported across the country, including at the residence of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman in Dhanmondi and the homes of various Awami League leaders.
Fake Photo Cards Circulating Around Awami League’s Programs
Fake Photo Cards Circulating Around Awami League’s Programs
It presents a quote resembling the BBC Bangla format, stating, "Awami League has the right to announce programs
The video circulated with the claim that it is a recent BBC interview with Sheikh Hasina is actually an old recording
The video circulated with the claim that it is a recent BBC interview with Sheikh Hasina is actually an old recording
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team reveals that the video is not from a recent BBC interview with Sheikh Hasina. Instead, it is an old interview from 2007 with Al Jazeera.
The photo card titled ‘Jamaat made no mistakes in ’71’ is distorted
The photo card titled ‘Jamaat made no mistakes in ’71’ is distorted
FactWatch's investigation reveals that the photo card is baseless and was not published by Amar Desh in any form.
A fabricated statement attributed to Sheikh Hasina regarding the Awami League’s February programs has surfaced on social media
A fabricated statement attributed to Sheikh Hasina regarding the Awami League’s February programs has surfaced on social media
Amid this, an image of a statement titled "Urgent Notice Regarding Rumors of Hartal and Movement in February," purportedly issued by Sheikh Hasina, has been circulating on social media
Fake information spread quoting Trump about bringing Sheikh Hasina back to power
Fake information spread quoting Trump about bringing Sheikh Hasina back to power
Rumor Scanner Team’s investigation reveals that the claims attributing such statements to Trump regarding Sheikh Hasina’s return to power are false.
Tarique Rahman and DU Pro-Vice Chancellor Mamun Ahmed’s Phone Conversation on Quota Movement Dates Back to 2018
Tarique Rahman and DU Pro-Vice Chancellor Mamun Ahmed’s Phone Conversation on Quota Movement Dates Back to 2018
Recently, an audio recording of a phone conversation between Dr. Mamun Ahmed, the current Pro-Vice Chancellor of Dhaka University, and Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the BNP
Dr. Yunus's Resignation Claim Found Baseless
Dr. Yunus's Resignation Claim Found Baseless
Fact-checking by Boom Bangladesh has revealed that the letter claiming Dr. Yunus's resignation is edited. No credible evidence has been found to substantiate claims of his resignation
False News Circulates on the Arrest of Two Coordinators in Connection with Secretariat Fire Incident
False News Circulates on the Arrest of Two Coordinators in Connection with Secretariat Fire Incident
Upon reviewing the viral video, the Rumor Scanner Team found no verifiable information regarding the arrest of the coordinators.
Video circulated claiming Dr Yunus' associates are oppressing people - Learn the truth behind the incident
Video circulated claiming Dr Yunus' associates are oppressing people - Learn the truth behind the incident
The footage was from inside a club and sparked political outrage in West Bengal. Police in West Bengal confirmed that the event likely occurred in February 2021 at the Ariadaha Talta Sporting Club.