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The claim of the lowest book sales at this year's book fair is misleading
Social media posts allege that the book fair has seen a record-low number of book sales this year.
Fake news broadcast in the name of Somoy TV involving the BCB president and Tamim Iqbal
On March 1, Somoy TV's official Facebook page reaffirmed through a post that the media outlet had not published any such news.
Propaganda claiming that the cocktail explosion due to previous enmity was an explosion while making a bomb for India by Ansar al-Islam
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team has revealed that no such explosion took place in Bargharia Bazar, Chapainawabganj Sadar Upazila
YouTube Thumbnail of Dr. Tasnim Zara Edited and Circulated
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner team reveals that the circulated thumbnail is not an original screenshot from Dr. Tasnim Zara’s YouTube channel.
Old video of Pakistani leader Maryam Nawaz circulated in demand for Sheikh Hasina's public appearance in India
The viral video shows a black car parked in front of a building, with a blurry silhouette of a woman visible in the front passenger seat.
Old video circulated of a police member's death in a road accident amid demands to kill the OC after storming the police station
The caption of the original video states that it was recorded on February 24, 2023, at Rangpur Medical College Hospital.
The video claiming a hearing on a lawsuit filed by Sheikh Hasina in Switzerland is false
The video claiming that 27 lobbyists attended the 12th hearing of Sheikh Hasina’s lawsuit at the International Court of Justice in Switzerland on February 25 is false.
During the interim government, images of unrelated incidents from the previous government were circulated to claim Indigenous persecution
Further verification through relevant keyword searches identified another report on Somoy TV’s website, also dated April 22, 2024, titled "Three Female KNF Associates Imprisoned."
The Home Affairs Advisor did not remark 'Shoot robbers and muggers on sight'; a fake photo card circulated in the name of Kaler Kantho
Further scrutiny of Kaler Kantho's official Facebook page and YouTube channel found no evidence of the claimed photocard or any related information.
No fatalities occurred in the armed robbery involving 200 tolas of gold in Banasree
An investigation by the Rumor Scanner Team has revealed that although the victim, Anwar, sustained gunshot wounds in the robbery
The information about the arrival of the United Nations peacekeeping force in Bangladesh is false
Recently, various Facebook accounts in Bangladesh have shared a report from Aaj Tak Bangla, asserting that UN peacekeeping forces are entering the country.
Spreading rumors of sanctions on the military over human rights violations
Recently, claims have circulated on social media stating that the United Nations has imposed sanctions on the military for human rights violations.