Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- Fact checking body Rumor Scanner in a report on Saturday said the trend of disinformation about Bangladesh originating from Indian sources is becoming increasingly alarming.

In 2025, Rumor Scanne, a non-government organisation, found evidence of at least 155 instances of disinformation about Bangladesh across various Indian media and social platforms, nearly 5% higher than the previous year, BSS reports.

These figures not only highlight the spread of disinformation but also reveal a persistent upward trend. Even more concerning is the active role of mainstream Indian media in spreading these falsehoods. Last year, 73 Indian news outlets published a total of 140 reports across 38 incidents, all containing misleading or ...