Spreading Facebook posts of another person under the name of Advisor Asif Mahmud

01 Dec 2024 Political

The claim led investigators to search the Facebook account and page of Advisor Asif Mahmud, but no such post was found.

The video of a young woman hugging Atif Aslam at a concert in Dhaka is not recent

02 Dec 2024 Political

The viral video showing a female fan hugging Atif Aslam is from the April 19 concert at Bashundhara Sports Complex,

An old parade photo falsely claimed as Bangladesh's tanks advancing toward the Indian border

03 Dec 2024 Political

The caption of the image in the original report identifies it as a scene from a military parade, not an operation near the Indian border.

False Headlines About Tulip Siddiq Spread on Media and Social Platforms

02 Jan 2025 Diplomatic

These claims have also been echoed in headlines and graphic cards shared by several media outlets. However, fact-checking reveals these claims are false.Reports from British media indicate that opposition MPs have called for Tulip Siddiq’s removal.

Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah Spreads False Information About Being Arrested by the Army

03 Jan 2025 Political

However, a keyword search of mainstream news outlets, including Prothom Alo, revealed that Hasnat Abdullah was present as the chief guest at a meeting organized by the National Citizens’ Committee at a restaurant in Debidwar, Comilla,

Major Dalim and Minhajul Arefin Are Not the Same Individual, Fact-Check Reveals

07 Jan 2025 Political

Adding to the mystery, only an old photograph of Dalim exists, leaving much uncertainty about his appearance today.

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

07 Jan 2025 Online Hoax

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.

Video circulated claiming Dr Yunus' associates are oppressing people - Learn the truth behind the incident

14 Jan 2025 Political

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.

False Statements Circulated in the Name of Indian Army Chief Regarding Sheikh Hasina's Resignation

20 Jan 2025 Diplomatic

According to the report, during the Indian Army's annual press conference held on January 13 in Delhi, General Dwivedi discussed various aspects of the political transition in Bangladesh while responding to questions from journalists

False News Circulates on the Arrest of Two Coordinators in Connection with Secretariat Fire Incident

23 Jan 2025 Political

Upon reviewing the viral video, the Rumor Scanner Team found no verifiable information regarding the arrest of the coordinators.

Dr. Yunus's Resignation Claim Found Baseless

24 Jan 2025 Political

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

Tarique Rahman and DU Pro-Vice Chancellor Mamun Ahmed’s Phone Conversation on Quota Movement Dates Back to 2018

27 Jan 2025 Political

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