Indian media outlets spreadat least 13 false reportsabout Bangladesh
Indian media outlets spread at least 13 false reports about Bangladesh.
49 Indian media outlets spread at least 13 false reports about Bangladesh between August 12 and December 5, 2024, according to an investigation by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation.
According to Rumor Scanner, since the fall of the Awami League-led government on August 5, Indian media outlets have been circulating a series of rumours about the situation in Bangladesh.
According to the fact-checking organisation, soon after Hasina fled and took refuge in India, the Indian media circulated an alleged open letter from her blaming the US for her removal. However, Rumor Scanner confirmed no such letter existed. It originated from a Facebook post and was published by a page, “Tripura Bhobishyot”
Indian media outlets spread at least 13 false reports about Bangladesh.
According to an investigation by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organization, 49 Indian media outlets spread at least 13 false reports about Bangladesh between August 12 and December 5, 2024.
According to Rumor Scanner, Indian media outlets have been circulating a series of rumours about the situation in Bangladesh since the fall of the Awami League-led government on August 5.
According to the fact-checking organization, soon after Hasina fled and took refuge in India, the Indian media circulated an alleged open letter from her blaming the US for her removal. However, Rumor Scanner confirmed no such letter existed. It originated from a Facebook post and was published by a page, “Tripura Bhobishyot”Indian Media’s Misleading Reports on Bangladesh
An alarming investigation by Rumor Scanner, a reputable Bangladeshi fact-checking organization, uncovered that at least 49 Indian media outlets have propagated 13 misleading reports about Bangladesh between August 12 and December 5, 2024.
Since the unexpected fall of the Awami League-led government on August 5, these outlets have been relentlessly spreading rumors regarding the situation in Bangladesh, raising concerns about media responsibility.
One significant example is the false claim regarding an alleged open letter from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, which purportedly blamed the US for her ousting. However, Rumor Scanner has confirmed that no such letter exists; it was merely a fabrication originating from a Facebook post by a page named “Tripura Bhobishyot.” Such inaccuracies not only misinform the public but can also have serious repercussions for diplomatic relations and public perception.
