A staged clip of a scuffle in a mosque is being spread in India with a communal narrative
A staged clip of a scuffle in a mosque is being spread in India with a communal narrative
The video, however, is a cropped segment from a stage drama. One of the creators of the play clarified that the video was made to promote communal harmony.
According to the new gazette of the 43rd BCS, all or most of those excluded are not Hindus
According to the new gazette of the 43rd BCS, all or most of those excluded are not Hindus
Combining this with the 40 candidates disqualified earlier, a total of 267 candidates were removed from the initial list, resulting in the revised list of 1,896 candidates published on December 30
An artificial intelligence-generated image was falsely circulated during a festival in India, claiming the arrest of a "Muslim militant."
An artificial intelligence-generated image was falsely circulated during a festival in India, claiming the arrest of a "Muslim militant."
On January 22, 2025, a Facebook post claimed, "A militant disguised as a monk arrested at Kumbh Mela. Name: Ayub Khan." The post further stated
Attack on a shrine being propagated as a Muslim mob attack on a Hindu wedding
Attack on a shrine being propagated as a Muslim mob attack on a Hindu wedding
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team reveals that the circulated video does not depict an attack on a Hindu home.
Claim of More Deaths if Chinmoy is Not Released – Fake Photo Card
Claim of More Deaths if Chinmoy is Not Released – Fake Photo Card
Amid this controversy, a photo card featuring the name and logo of private broadcaster Somoy TV went viral on Facebook.
Destruction of shrines in Bangladesh falsely portrayed as temple vandalism in India
Destruction of shrines in Bangladesh falsely portrayed as temple vandalism in India
Upon conducting a reverse image search of key frames from the circulated video, the team traced it to a Facebook page named "ProbashiJibon."
Edited Photocard Claiming Clash Between BNP and Jamaat Leaders Circulates on Social Media
Edited Photocard Claiming Clash Between BNP and Jamaat Leaders Circulates on Social Media
The original report on Janakantha’s Facebook page detailed a clash between two factions of the BNP in Noakhali’s Sonaiamuri area. According to the report
False Claim: Unrelated Video Shared as Muslim Man Abusing Temple Elephant
False Claim: Unrelated Video Shared as Muslim Man Abusing Temple Elephant
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner Team reveals that the video does not depict a Muslim individual chaining and beating a temple elephant.
Fire from an Electrical Short Circuit in a Buddhist Monastery Propagated as an Extremist Attack
Fire from an Electrical Short Circuit in a Buddhist Monastery Propagated as an Extremist Attack
A video claiming that a Buddhist monastery and surrounding areas in Ruma, Bandarban, were set on fire by an extremist terrorist group in Bangladesh has been widely circulated on social media
Is the Viral Image of the New 20 Taka Note Real?
Is the Viral Image of the New 20 Taka Note Real?
Last week, Bangladesh Bank announced the release of several newly designed banknotes featuring different images. News reports also mentioned that the 20 Taka note would feature images of the Kantajew Temple and a Buddhist temple
Jamaat-Shibir Accused of Arson at Hindu Home in Netrokona: Viral Video Actually from Muslim Household Fire in Khagrachari
Jamaat-Shibir Accused of Arson at Hindu Home in Netrokona: Viral Video Actually from Muslim Household Fire in Khagrachari
Investigation by the Rumor Scanner team reveals that the claim that Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir members set fire to a Hindu home in Netrokona is false.
Misinformation Spreads Claiming Ijtema Clash in Bangladesh as Persecution of Hindus
Misinformation Spreads Claiming Ijtema Clash in Bangladesh as Persecution of Hindus
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team has revealed that the circulated video does not depict violence against Hindus or any conflict involving them.