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Bangladeshi media used AI‑generated photo in reports on arrest of Hadi murder suspects
Following the news of Indian police arresting Hadi murder suspects, several Bangladeshi media outlets used an AI-generated image while reporting...
Viral video claiming clash among BNP‑leaning lawyers in Bangladesh as actually from Pakistan
The video claiming to show BNP‑leaning lawyers clashing inside a Bangladeshi court building is actually of a brawl among lawyers...
AI‑generated videos circulate claiming arrest of two Osman Hadi murder suspects in India
Several AI-generated videos circulating on Facebook with the claim that the suspects in the murder of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi...
Video claiming Israel’s military headquarters was destroyed actually shows damage from a strike in Iran
The video claiming to show Iran destroying Israel’s military headquarters actually shows the aftermath of an airstrike in Iran.
Viral video claiming Khamenei’s bodyguard was exposed is actually from a different incident in Syria
A video claims to show Iran publicly presenting the bodyguard of Khamenei after allegedly detaining him for leaking the Supreme...
AI‑generated image of Sitakunda child victim shared online as photos of two different children
An AI‑generated image based on CCTV footage from Chattogram’s Ecopark, where a child was found stabbed in the neck has...
Video of Swechchhasebak Dal leader’s arrest shared as army raid on Hasnat Abdullah’s home
The video claiming to show that the army raided NCP leader Hasnat Abdullah's home is actually of a joint force...
Image claiming U.S. struck painted fighter jets at an Iranian base was AI-made
The photo being shared with the claim that Iran painted images of fighter jets on an airbase to deceive the...
Images claiming U.S. soldiers captured by Iran are AI-generated
Images circulating on Facebook claim U.S. Delta Force soldiers were captured by Iran after a failed mission; a fact-check shows...
Video shared as war scenes in Tel Aviv is actually from 2023 post-earthquake Turkey
Video shared as showing the current war situation in Tel Aviv; a fact-check shows the footage is from the destruction...
Scene of explosions in Argentina shared as Iranian attack on Israel
A video claims an Iranian missile strike caused a chemical factory explosion in Tel Aviv; fact-check shows the footage is...
Old U.S. video shared as Iranian attack on Israeli airport
The video claiming to show a bomb attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport carried out by Iran is actually of...
Video expressing condolences shared as proof Ayatollah Khamenei is alive
Ayatollah Khamenei is still alive; fact-check shows a viral video of Dr Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi is misrepresented to support...
From Nigeria with freebies: How elections were hijacked for affiliate traffic
Dismislab has uncovered a set of fraudulent webpages using the images of political leaders, celebrities and public institutions from at...
Unrelated video circulates claiming arson at BNP leader’s house
The video circulating with the claim that Jamaat-e-Islami activists set fire to a BNP leader's house actually shows an unrelated...
Images of infants born with long hair created by AI
An image claiming twin baby girls were born with thick, long black hair is circulating online as an “unbelievable incident”...
Fake photocard claims attacks on Sunni Muslim shrines for not voting for Jamaat
A fake Amar Desh photocard circulates on Facebook claiming that Jamaat-e-Islami activists carried out vandalism at Sunni Muslim shrines.
Viral photo misrepresents Pirzada Hanzala as Shariatpur MP handling drug peddlers
A photo circulating on Facebook claims to show Shariatpur’s MP punishing a marijuana dealer while the image is actually from...
Online misinformation on post-poll violence in Bangladesh
Since the day after the February 12 national election and referendum, reports of post-election violence have emerged across Bangladesh, with...
Night of rumours: How misinformation spread before Bangladesh’s landmark election
Social media platforms were flooded with misleading content and false claims, targeting candidates and voters on the eve of Bangladesh’s...
Narrow defeats of Jamaat leaders fuel conspiracy claims. What do the numbers say?
Dismislab collected at least a dozen posts and comments with the core message being "without manipulation Jamaat alliance candidates would...
Gazipur voting suspension claim is false
Claims that voting was suspended in five Gazipur constituencies are false; fact-check shows the notice only concerned delay in ballot...
Fake Amar Desh photocard claims Jamaat chief’s India visit at BJP’s invitation
A fake Amar Desh–branded photocard circulated on Facebook falsely claimed that Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr Shafiqur Rahman was visiting Delhi at...
Unlabeled AI-generated media floods election campaigns as platforms fail to enforce rules
AI-led campaigns swarm Facebook, YouTube and TikTok ahead of elections while platforms struggle with transparency. What does it tell us?
Fake alliances, seat-sharing, and surveys shape election disinformation narratives
As the elections draw closer, the volume of misinformation continues to rise while fake alliances, false surveys shape the disinformation...
The rise of AI, familiar faces in disinformation headlines, and unfamiliar actors behind the scene
Bangladesh saw 30 percent more misinformation in 2025, with most fact-checks political, increasingly spread through videos and AI-driven content.
Claim that Shadik Kayem held gathering at Sheikh Hasina's Gopalganj home is false
An YouTube video claims that DUCSU Vice President Md. Abu Shadik Kayem held a large assembly at Sheikh Hasina’s ancestral...
Fake Jamuna TV card claims BNP open to forge alliance with Awami League
A Jamuna TV–branded photocard circulating on Facebook falsely claims that BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed said the Awami League could join...
Old video of police scuffle with suspect passed off as mob torture of Chhatra League activist
An old police scuffle video from Sunamganj is being shared with the false claim that a mob tortured a Chhatra...
Video from Cox’s Bazar incident spreads, claiming to show the murder of a Jubo League leader in Cumilla
A video circulated on Facebook claims BNP activists publicly cut off the leg of a Jubo League leader in Debidwar,...
AI video spreads claiming Hindu youth in Bangladesh begging for life
An AI-generated video is circulating on X, showing a young man claiming that the situation in Bangladesh has suddenly worsened.
Undetected political ads slip through Meta’s system as Bangladesh heads for elections
Meta cannot always identify political ads and take action, indicating flaws in Meta’s automated detection system.
The Election, as told through praise and smear
Campaigns for the upcoming election has unfolded not only through rallies, statements, and nominations, but also through a growing stream...
Indian ‘RAW’ involvement claimed in Pakistani media using fake police attribution over NCP leader’s shooting in Khulna
A Pakistani media report falsely claimed that Bangladeshi police suspected India’s RAW in the shooting of an NCP leader in...
Images showing Khaleda Zia walking are AI-generated
Social media posts claim Khaleda Zia has recovered and can walk. Fact-checking confirms the images and video used are AI-generated.
July Uprising protest march falsely portrayed as recent Awami League rally in Dhaka
A Facebook video falsely claims to show a massive Awami League rally in Dhaka. The footage actually shows a student-led...
Fake photocard spreads in Jamuna TV’s name, claiming Jamaat nominated Islamic scholar Abrarul Haque Asif
A fake Jamuna TV photocard claims Jamaat-e-Islami nominated Islamic scholar Abrarul Haque Asif for the Rajshahi-3 seat. The claim is...
An old photo of arms recovery shared as a recent seizure of Pakistani grenades in Dhaka
A photo shared on Facebook claiming RAB-10 recently seized Pakistan-made grenades from Dhaka’s Demra is misleading, as verification shows the...
Old video of Khagrachhari shooting falsely spread as army-terrorist gunfire in Dhaka
A year-old Khagrachari shooting video is falsely shared on Facebook as recent army–terrorist gunfire in Dhaka, a fact-check confirms.
Video of attorney general taken out of context to claim Hasina verdict will be overturned
Attorney General didn’t say Sheikh Hasina’s verdict would be overturned; fact-check shows the video was taken out of context.
Claim that Zunaid Ahmed Palak has been granted bail is false
A photocard claims former ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak was granted bail after 491 days; fact-checking shows the claim...
Indian blast scene misrepresented as a bomb attack on advisor Rizwana's house
A video claiming a bomb attack at advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan’s residence is misleading; fact-check shows an Indian police station...
Fake photocard circulates on Facebook claiming Jamaat wants a deputy prime minister from the opposition
A Facebook post shared a fake photocard about Jamaat’s deputy prime minister claim. Dismislab confirmed it is fake and not...
Staged Pakistani ‘robber and child’ video shared as real incident
A video circulating in social media claimed that a man intended to rob a shop but changed his mind after...
Old market fire incident circulates, claiming it shows an arson attack on a temple
A video claiming a temple in Kushtia was set on fire; fact-check shows the footage is actually from the 19...
Rajasthan army drill shared as Indian military exercise near Bangladesh border
A video claiming to show an Indian military exercise near the Bangladesh border is false; it actually shows the Indian...
Old video of arms recovery from BNP activists falsely shared as Awami League’s truckloads of weapons
Video claiming Awami League brought truckloads of weapons for “Lockdown Dhaka” is false; fact-check reveals an old Satkhira Army operation.
Fact Check: July Uprising footage misrepresented as recent Chandpur Awami League-BNP clash
The video was falsely shared as a recent Awami-BNP clash, but fact-check confirms it is old footage from the 2024...
BNP torch procession in Teknaf falsely shared as Awami League’s lockdown preparation
A video falsely claimed to show the Awami League’s lockdown preparation, but fact-check confirms it is a BNP torch procession...
Dismislab’s review-bombing report triggers new wave of attacks on its Facebook page
A report on how a coordinated Pro-Awami League network engaged in negative review-bombing triggers new wave of attacks on Dismislab's...
Man shot dead in front of hospital is not Prothom Alo journalist
A photo claiming Prothom Alo journalist Mamunur Rahman killed in front of DMCH; fact-check shows the victim was not Mamunur...
How to identify that the “dark-skinned baby” suspicion video is AI-generated
A video showing a husband suspecting his wife over their dark-skinned baby was shared by a Bangladeshi news outlet, but...
Fake statements on DUCSU member Rafia attributed to NCP leader Samantha
A false claim spread on Facebook alleging Samantha Sharmin accused Umma Uswatun Rafia of setting fire to her own house....
Fake photocard mislabels NCP blast detainee as Shibir activist
Dismislab fact-checks a photocard, claiming an Islami Chhatrashibir activist threw a crude bomb outside the NCP office, citing the DMP.
Fake election narratives target social media users
As the February election nears, targeted disinformation and fake news are spreading on an unprecedented scale to build narratives that...
Old video circulates claiming Jubo Dal attacked Nasiruddin Patwary
A video claims Jubo Dal attacked Nasiruddin Patwary; however, fact-check shows it was a road blockade by 43rd BCS non-cadre...
Man who slapped fellow passenger on Biman flight is not BNP leader Rafiq Azad
The man who slapped the passenger on the Biman flight was Abdul Subhan; fact-check confirms he was not BNP leader...
Photo from an unrelated incident circulating claiming to depict the shooting of BNP leader Ershad Ullah
A photocard falsely claims Ershad Ullah’s attacker was arrested; fact-check reveals the image is unrelated.
Fake NTV photocard cites study, claims Jamaat alliance will win 163 seats
A fake NTV photocard claimed the Jamaat alliance will win 163 seats in the next election; however, Dismislab verified it...
Video shared with false claim that mosque turned into dance hall in Tajikistan
A Tajikistan mosque turned into a dance hall is a false claim; fact-checks confirm the video shows Khujand Fortress’s cultural...
Old videos circulate claiming army will not play effective role during lockdown
Videos circulate with the false claim that the Bangladesh Army has clearly stated it will not play effective role in...
Old, unrelated video circulates claiming to show attacks on Dr. Yunus’s Chattogram house
Video falsely claims an attack on Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s Chattogram residence; fact-check shows the clip is from Awami...
Old video spreads, claiming BNP supporters set fire to a bus over the denial of nomination
A video claiming BNP leader Aslam Chowdhury’s supporters set fire to a bus in Sitakunda is false; it’s from a...
Old video spreads, claiming BNP activists set fire to a train over denial of nomination
A video falsely claims BNP activists set fire to a train in Chattogram; it actually shows a 2024 fire incident...
Contrary to social media claims, February 5 has not been announced as the election date
The claim that that the 13th National Parliamentary Election and the referendum will be held together on February 5 is...
Jamuna TV Photocard Claiming Bus Driver’s Death in Satkhira is Fake
A fake Jamuna TV photocard falsely claims a bus was set on fire by nomination-deprived protesters in Satkhira.
Old Habiganj Footage Circulates Online as recent Awami League–BNP Clash in Faridpur
A video falsely claimed to show a clash between Awami League and BNP in Faridpur, but fact-check finds it is...
Edited photocard falsely claims 200 Jamaat members joined BNP in Gaibandha
A photocard claiming Gaibandha Jamaat members joined BNP is edited; the photo is actually from Chuadanga and shows BNP members...
Palestinian Doctor Did Not Win the Nobel Peace Prize
A photocard claiming Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya won the Nobel Peace Prize is false; the prize went to María...
Video of U.S. Prison Break Shared as Rape of an Indian Woman in Israel
A video claiming an Indian woman was gang-raped in Israel actually shows 10 prisoners escaping from a U.S. jail, Dismislab...
Old video of robbers’ arrest in Natore shared as “indigenous people” caught with weapons
Factcheck: The video claiming that “indigenous people” were detained with bags full of weapons is actually from robbers' arrest in...
A video of protesting students shared with false claims to show a “Joy Bangla” march
The video claiming that different Dhaka areas were filled with chants of “Joy Bangla” actually shows a procession of BAU...
From sexualized posts to fake drug ads: A case study of online abuse targeting Tasnim Jara
Physician and YouTuber-turned-politician Tasnim Jara has faced growing online abuse since joining the National Citizen Party in February 2025. A...
Nepal Fire Footage Shared as Demra Incident
The video claiming to show a devastating blaze in Demra, Dhaka is actually of an incident in Nepal.
Video of man, woman fighting on Indian plane was staged
The video of a man and a woman fighting on an Indian plane was not real. It was a staged...
Old video shared with claim of vote rigging in DUCSU election
Year-old Feni election video falsely circulated on social media as evidence of ballot rigging in the DUCSU election.
Gambling ads persist on Meta, now boosted by AI videos
Gambling-related advertisements remain rampant on Meta platforms, despite violating both Meta policies and national laws. What’s new in this illegal...
Video of cash seizure not from NCP leader Samanta Sharmin’s home
Video falsely claims cash recovered from NCP leader’s house; actually over five years old and shows Awami League leader’s home.
Old videos used in coverage of Russia earthquake
Old, unrelated videos circulated in Bangladeshi media following the powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in eastern Russia on 29 July.
Man slapping co-passenger on IndiGo flight in India was not Hindu
Viral IndiGo flight video falsely claims Hindu man slapped Muslim passenger, amid anti-Muslim eviction row, Dismislab debunks.
False claims on social media about the death toll in Uttara plane crash
Misleading Facebook posts claim 247 dead, 522 injured in Uttara jet crash. Milestone School confirms the numbers are false.
AI-generated videos burst into political campaign amid surge in election misinformation
The use of AI-generated content to spread misinformation has been steadily growing in Bangladesh, but the second quarter of 2025...
Disinformation spreads amid Gopalganj clashes
Amid Gopalganj clashes on July 16, old photos and videos were falsely shared as scenes from the violence.
Videos from India falsely linked to Bangladesh
One shows a group assaulting a man, another a spade attack, neither video is from Bangladesh.
False claim links Moroccan incident to BNP attack in Gazipur
The viral video linked to BNP is not from Gazipur, but from Morocco.
False claims emerge amid Awami League’s hartal program
Several old videos have been falsely circulated on Facebook claiming to show Awami League's programs during the July 20 hartal.
Facebook pages impersonating foreign media violate Meta’s policies, run Ads
Fake Facebook pages impersonate major media outlets violating Meta's policies and also runs ads.
Old videos of different incidents shared as Cumilla assault victim’s statement
Two viral videos claiming to show the Hindu woman victim’s statement on the Muradnagar incident were actually old and unrelated.
“See ads, get money” scam drives traffic to fraudulent websites through Facebook ads
Dozens of Facebook‑promoted Bangladeshi websites fraudulently promise daily income for simple tasks, take upfront payments, and deliver nothing.
Videos made with Veo-3 circulate amid Iran-Israel Conflict claims
Three viral videos claiming to show scenes from the Iran-Israel conflict were AI-generated using Google’s Veo-3.
Three edited videos falsely portrayed as Indian plane crash
A video recently circulated on the social media platform Facebook, purportedly showing moments just before the plane crash in Ahmedabad,...
YouTube geo-blocks at least two dozen Bangladeshi channels in India
Restrictions enforced during India–Pakistan military conflict amid expanding government control over digital platforms; blocks remain in effect.
YouTube fuels fake talk show boom as real voices lose ground
Doctored political talk show videos are surging on YouTube, with 29 channels posting 288 manipulated clips in one week alone,...
Sharp rise in law and order misinformation; politics still dominates
Dismislab’s quarterly misinformation trend analysis found that politics remained the leading topic in fact-checks in the first quarter of 2025,...
2023 protest video from Bangladesh circulates as recent communal attack in India
Dismislab’s verification shows that the video is not from India. It is rather a scene from Subidbazar area in Sylhet district...
Fresh debates resurface over Dr. Yunus and the Tree of Peace “award” amid anti-Israel protest
What exactly is the Tree of Peace? Is it a UNESCO or Israeli award? Who is behind presenting this honour?...
Confusion over Bangladesh's position as old global ranking shared as recent
Scam uses ads and fake news sites to target Meta users with fraudulent investment bait
Dismislab uncovered a global scam that uses fake news articles and Facebook ads to lure users to fraudulent investment platforms....
Jatiotabadi Swechhasebak Dal rally falsely shared as Awami League’s
A video of a broom procession has been widely shared on Facebook over the last two days, with several Awami...
This video does not show mosque being demolished in India or China
A video showing a mosque-like structure being demolished with a bulldozer is circulating on social media with different claims. Some...
Old video resurfaces falsely claiming weapon recovery at Rajshahi University
The video is unrelated to any weapons recovered from members of any student wings of Rajshahi University. Instead, it is...
Indian temple video shared as Madaripur death incident
A video shared on social media platform ‘X’ claims to show the killing of three brothers, including a Swechchhasebak League...
Two women killed in family dispute; fake claims circulate on Facebook
A video recently shared on Facebook claims that relatives of a local BNP leader raped two women. The video shows...
Edited infographic with UN logo found to be false
Following the fact-finding report on human rights violations during the July-August protests in Bangladesh published by the Office of the...
Hidden in plain sight, adult ads are flooding social media
In just one week from January 29 and February 4, 2025, Dismislab found 322 active advertisements targeting Bangladeshi users that...
Fact-checked torchlight procession video resurfaces with false claims
A video circulating on social media claims to show a torchlight procession by the Awami League in Sylhet in support...
Man in viral video is not adviser Asif Mahmud’s father
A video has been circulating on Facebook claiming that Youth and Sports adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan’s father was abusing...
Indian incident falsely circulated as a rape and murder case in Bangladesh
Recently, an image of a deceased woman was circulated on Facebook and other social media platforms. It is being claimed...
False claims against a student leader circulated through altered video report of BBC
A video report attributed to BBC News has recently gone viral on social media, in which Hasnat Abdullah, the convener...
Our journey: Standing against misinformation in a challenging year
This article reflects on Dismislab’s efforts in 2024 and sets out the expectations we aim to meet in the coming...