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A video has recently circulated on social media claiming that BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir praised former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Parliament. The caption accompanying the video claims, “Development like Sheikh Hasina’s will not happen even in the next 100 years; Mirza Fakhrul took charge of the Awami League in Parliament.” However, an investigation found that the claim is false and fabricated. The misleading video was created by editing together footage of a s...

Brazilian footballer Roberto Carlos has converted to Islam. The claim has been circulating for several days. The news has appeared on social media as well as in several international media outlets. However, verification found no evidence that the claim is true. What is being claimed It is being claimed that Roberto Carlos converted to Islam about four weeks ago after meeting Sheikh Jihad Hamadeh, a well known figure in Brazil’s Muslim community. At the same time, several photos from what...

Miss Universe Bangladesh Tangia Zaman Methila has been quite active on social media. She has acted in the Bollywood film Rohingya. She has also been paired with Dhallywood star Shakib Khan. Alongside acting, the actress and model regularly remain in the spotlight for her diverse presence on social media. Recently, Methila once again caught the attention of netizens by sharing several photos and videos on social media. She regularly shares photos and videos with her fans from her travels t...

For nearly a month, social media has been buzzing with speculation that the popular animated series ‘Gopal Bhar’ had come to an end. The absence of new episodes from television and YouTube left many viewers wondering whether the long running series had been discontinued. Sony Aath has now put those rumors to rest by announcing the return of the series with a new episode. The channel announced that a new episode of ‘Gopal Bhar’ will be broadcast at 11:30 am Bangladesh time on Saturday, Aug...

Overcoming barriers of language, culture, and geographical distance, a Chinese national, Wang Xiaopang, came to Bangladesh, embraced Islam, and married a young woman of Keraniganj, Dhaka. After converting to Islam, he was named Shubho Islam.It is learned that the bride's name is Sanjida Akhter. She is a resident of Hajinagar area in Shubhadhya Union, South Keraniganj, Dhaka, and is the daughter of the late Kabir Hossain.According to the family, the two first came into contact through social medi...

A rape case has been filed against content creator Ripon Mia over allegations that he raped a 15 year old seventh grade schoolgirl. The girl’s father filed the case with Netrokona Model Police Station on Tuesday night. Police said a drive is underway to arrest the accused. Accused Ripon Mia is a resident of Nandura village in South Bishiwara Union of Netrokona Sadar Upazila. Although he works as a carpenter by profession, he is known as a content creator on social media. Recently, Ripon M...

The Directorate of Prisons has taken a tough stance after photos and videos from inside prisons were circulated on social media. About 50 prison guards working at different prisons across the country have been summoned over allegations of sharing such content on Facebook and other online platforms in violation of official restrictions. They were instructed to appear at the conference room of the Directorate of Prisons at 9 a.m. Sunday. In addition to departmental action against them, the...

Meta has apologized to the Indian government after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was temporarily blocked on Facebook in India. According to sources familiar with the matter, the company said the video was removed because of a technical error. A Meta spokesperson said in a statement, “The content was removed by mistake. It has since been restored.” According to the sources, the Indian government is treating the matter seriously. Meta’s explanation and the circumstances under whic...

Beauty Pal, the head teacher of Pitaitikor Government Primary School in Fenchuganj Upazila, Sylhet, was once selected as the best head teacher in Sylhet district. Now, she finds herself at the center of a "moral policing" campaign over a personal video.A video went viral on social media showing Beauty Pal walking in the rain with an umbrella, set to the song "Aj ken mon, udashi hoye..." originally sung by Mejbaur Rahman of the Different Touch band.The video has sparked widespread debate. It is n...

Uncertainty has emerged over the current whereabouts of Gazi Nazrul Islam, the member of parliament from the Satkhira 4 constituency, after videos of his private moments were circulated online. Following his expulsion from the party, even his family has been unable to provide any confirmed information about where he is. Several family members said Gazi Nazrul has not been in contact with anyone since the videos were made public. They said he has been avoiding even longtime acquaintances a...

Norwegian star striker Erling Haaland has been in sensational form at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With one goal after another, he has guided his team to the quarterfinals. But this time, it is not his performances on the pitch that have sparked discussion on social media. Instead, attention has turned to a Russian model who closely resembles him. Russian model and content creator Anastasia Kostromitina recently posted a video on social media in which she imitates Haaland’s facial expressions...

The release of the first glimpse of Yash’s film Toxic sparked several controversies. From the outset, the film was labeled as ‘misogynistic.’ Now, the first song from the film featuring Yash and Kiara Advani has been released, triggering a fresh debate on social media. While the song’s video has impressed a section of viewers, it has also faced sharp criticism for its bold and intimate scenes. At the beginning of the song, sung and composed by Vishal Mishra, Yash sees Kiara outside a chur...

Actress and filmmaker Meher Afroz Shaon has deleted her controversial social media post about the July uprising following widespread criticism. The Facebook post was no longer visible on Shaon’s account as of Saturday. She came under intense public backlash after publishing the post. The controversy also led to a general diary (GD) being filed against her at Shahbagh Police Station. Shaon originally shared the post on Wednesday, the first day of July, a month closely associated with the...

Four young men accused of theft were allegedly beaten and had their heads shaved inside the office of a Jubo Dal leader in Rajshahi before being handed over to police, according to witnesses and a video obtained by Agamir Somoy. The incident took place late Tuesday night at the office of Shakilur Rahman Ron, a member of Rajshahi Metropolitan Jubo Dal and a candidate for councilor of Ward No. 18. Witnesses said the four men, including Abdus Samad and Deb, were accused of stealing cigarett...

The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has warned government primary school teachers to refrain from posting offensive, abusive, or misleading content on social media. The ministry has also urged teachers to strictly follow the existing social media usage guidelines applicable to government empl...