Misinformation and disinformation
China just changed the rules for influencers — the world’s watching
China now requires influencers discussing professional topics like medicine, law, or finance to hold verified qualifications, aiming to curb misinformation and boost credibility. This move signals a global shift toward credentialed, transparent, and responsible content creation, influencing markets like Bangladesh.
30 October 2025
Bangladesh’s new epidemic: Mob violence in the age of misinformation
When justice is hijacked by rage and rumour, it takes only minutes for a mob to become a murderer.
29 August 2025
Combating disinformation is key to restoring trust in journalism
Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.
3 May 2025
Fight misinformation as a matter of urgency
Continued spread of misinformation highlights the need for digital literacy
2 May 2025
The fact-checking boom: A growing industry or a fading promise?
The growth in number and scope of fact-checking projects is a testament to our collective hunger for clarity in a chaotic world.
2 April 2025
Step up efforts to curb misinformation
February saw at least 268 instances of fake news circulation online
2 March 2025
Curb misinformation with robust measures
The high volume of fake news circulated last year is alarming
23 January 2025
Misinformation rise by 58pc in 2024: Dismislab
Fact-checking organisations in Bangladesh debunked 58 percent more content in 2024 compared to the previous year, with misinformation skyrocketing during August.
21 January 2025
Address the misuse of social media and AI
AI and social media fuelling mis- and disinformation is threatening unity in Bangladesh.
1 December 2024
Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
9 February 2024
The biggest risks facing our world in 2024
The findings of the WEF’s latest Global Risks Report are quite relevant to Bangladesh
16 January 2024