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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.

Bangladesh experienced a sharp rise in political and religious misinformation in the wake of its political upheaval.

Betting ads slip through Google’s net, target Bangladeshi gamers
The findings reveal that nearly one in every 11 ads on these gaming apps encourages users to engage in betting...
Fake Report under Washington Post name claims dismissal of Bangladeshi military officials
The report claims that an interim government led by Dr. Yunus has decided to dismiss 67 senior military officials, including...
Misleading videos from old protest used to target BD Interim Government
Dismislab discovered that both incidents took place before August 5, the day Awami League, former ruling party, government fell.

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Misleading Social Media Post Claims Political Motives in Jubo Mohila League Leader’s Death
Misleading Social Media Post Claims Political Motives in Jubo Mohila League Leader’s Death

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Claim of Sheikh Hasina appointing lawyer in ICJ  is false
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False ‘Hindu genocide call’ allegations spread through manipulated video
Viral video shows Bangladeshi actress, not an American tourist
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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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How fake “groom wanted” posts drive Facebook users to gambling sites
Dismislab investigated a networked Facebook campaign seeking grooms for supposed brides, which redirects users to gambling sites.
From four to a hundred: The politics of disinformation in the Hill Tracts conflict
Dismislab explores how the death toll in the Chittagong Hill Tracts conflict was exaggerated from four to one hundred.