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The image circulated claiming graffiti with 'Irreligious' and 'Atheist' is edited
Following this decision, an image began circulating on social media with the caption “Restore the graffiti,” sparking claims about its authenticity.
Claim of 18 Indian Deaths in Bangladesh-India Border Clash is False
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team found no evidence to support the claim that 18 BSF personnel were killed in a border clash.
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.
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.
Claim of Arakan Army Seizing St. Martin’s Island is False
The Arakan Army, a rebel group fighting Myanmar’s junta government for over nine months, has been the subject of multiple rumors.
Bangladeshis Destroy Indian Crops!" – Republic Bangla's Video Highlights a Different Incident
The video accuses Bangladeshis of crossing the border under the cover of darkness and destroying farmers' croplands in Sukdevpur, India.
False Claim of Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy Appointed as U.S. Ambassador to Bangladesh
The U.S. Embassy in Dhaka’s official website also contains the press release about Jacobson assuming the role of Acting Ambassador to Bangladesh.
Chinese Media Did Not Declare Yunus Government Illegal
We respect Bangladesh's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the Bangladeshi people’s right to choose their path of development.
False Claims Spread About Major Dalim Allegedly Commenting on Victims of Wartime Sexual Violence
A review of the controversial talk show featuring Elias Hossain and Shariful Haque Dalim also did not reveal any instance where Dalim made the alleged remarks.
Asif Nazrul Did Not Comment That "Reforms Will Take 3 Years
This suggests that the claim originated without any reliable basis. It subsequently gained traction on social media as if it were Asif Nazrul’s statement.
Major Dalim and Minhajul Arefin Are Not the Same Individual, Fact-Check Reveals
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
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.
Australian YouTuber Luke Damant’s Death Rumor is False
The Rumor Scanner team investigated and confirmed that the claim was false. Luke Damant is alive and in good health.
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
Rumor of over a hundred injured, including the Vice-Chancellor and Proctor, in Chhatra Dal-Shibir attack over the DUCSU election issue at Dhaka University
There was no incident of harassment involving Chhatra Dal leaders and the Vice-Chancellor. However, we issued show-cause notices to those Chhatra Dal leaders who were present at the scene to ensure organizational transparency
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
Coordinator Hasnat Abdullah Spreads False Information About Being Arrested by the Army
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,
False Headlines About Tulip Siddiq Spread on Media and Social Platforms
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.
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,
Claim of Arsenic in Indian Sugar Based on Science Lab Source is False - 15 December 2024 - RumorScanner
However, a search using relevant keywords did not yield any reports or evidence supporting this claim from the media or credible sources.
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.
Claim That Pakistan’s Sugar Imported from India is Sold in Bangladesh is False
Last Thursday (December 5), a claim was first made through a Facebook post by an account named Hazrat M. Hasan. The post cited reports from Qatar-based news outlet Al Jazeera and Indian magazine The Week as sources for the claim.
An old parade photo falsely claimed as Bangladesh's tanks advancing toward the Indian border
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.
Video Claiming 'Broom Procession' Against Interim Government Is from a Different Event
Following this lead, a keyword search led to the original video posted on Desh TV's official Facebook page on November 25.
The video of a young woman hugging Atif Aslam at a concert in Dhaka is not recent
The viral video showing a female fan hugging Atif Aslam is from the April 19 concert at Bashundhara Sports Complex,
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.
Indian Satellite Channels Have Not Been Blocked in Bangladesh
No Bangladeshi media outlet has reported such an incident, and the interim government has not made any decision regarding this matter.