Fact Check: Viral Claim of Hindu Shops Being Burnt in Madhaiya Bazar, Bangladesh, is Misleading

A disturbing video showing intense fire and burning scenes is going viral, with users claiming that Hindu-owned shops were looted, vandalized, and set ablaze in Madhaiya Bazar, Bangladesh.An account named Kreately shared the video with the claim, “#Hindu Shops burnt in Madhaiya Bazar #BoycottBangladesh“ Following this another user was also found sharing a similar claim. […]

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False Claim of Indian R&AW Officers Stationed at Khulna Cantonment, Bangladesh

Fact Check: False Claim of Indian R&AW Officers Stationed at Khulna Cantonment, Bangladesh

A claim has gone viral on Telegram regarding Indian Involvement in The Bangladesh protest. The user on Telegram has claimed that 21 members of India’s Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) are currently stationed at Khulna Cantonment in Bangladesh. The claim details that these members include 5 officers and 16 soldiers, equipped with 12 AK-47 rifles, […]

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False claim of the Indian Army moving into Bangladesh to crush the protests shared

The anti-quota protests have come at a time when Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was settling down to power after winning a controversial election in January that gave her an unprecedented fourth consecutive term. In a new development, the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court dismissed the order of the High Court that had precipitated the crisis […]

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Analysis of Sponsored Trend of Boycotting Indian Products on Bangladeshi Social Media

In Bangladesh, an “India Out” campaign has suddenly emerged on social media, accusing India of interfering in Bangladeshi politics. Users running this campaign, are urging Bangladeshi citizens to boycott Indian products. Moreover, three hashtags are employed for this campaign which include: #Indiaout #BoycottIndia #BoycottIndianproducts. However, the trend of boycotts on social media does not appear […]

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