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HMPV is not a new virus and poses no pandemic threat, expert says

Recent reports from various Asian countries highlight the spread of a virus known as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Several Bangladeshi media...

Recent reports from various Asian countries highlight the spread of a virus known as Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV). Several Bangladeshi media...

Sylhet’s temple not covered due to Waz Mahfil
Recent claims on social media suggest that the Gupaltila Shiva Temple in Sylhet was covered due to a nearby Waz...
Viral videos falsely shared as Tibet's recent earthquake
Two viral videos circulating on social media, claiming to show scenes from Tibet’s recent earthquake. However, verification revealed that the...
The claim of British MP Tulip Siddiq’s removal is not true
Several Facebook posts allege that Tulip Siddiq, the daughter of Sheikh Rehana and niece of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh...

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Sylhet’s temple not covered due to Waz Mahfil
Sylhet’s temple not covered due to Waz Mahfil
Viral videos falsely shared as Tibet's recent earthquake
Viral videos falsely shared as Tibet's recent earthquake

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The claim of British MP Tulip Siddiq’s removal is not true
Misleading communal claims about the Cumilla market fire
False information about Advocate Ramen Roy at home and abroad
Old video falsely shared as attack on Bangladeshi Hindu women
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Sheikh Hasina's fake letter: how Indian media misled once again
Several media outlets in Bangladesh, citing Indian sources, claimed that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had written an open letter...
Weaponizing gendered attack and sexuality: disinformation in online political campaigns
Online gender-based attacks and campaigns against political figures have been ongoing in Bangladesh for several years, and now, homophobic campaigns...

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Deepfake videos turn political figures into gambling promoters on Facebook
Social media gambling advertisements targeting Bangladeshi users are becoming more sophisticated, now, incorporating deepfake videos and audio.
Political shift triggers surge in political and religious misinformation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh experienced a sharp rise in political and religious misinformation in the wake of its political upheaval.