Dhaka, Aug. 31 -- The 21st century is the era of information technology. The way news is produced, disseminated, and consumed has changed radically. Once, people relied on radio, television, or newspapers to access news. Today, news can be accessed instantly on smartphones. Accidents, politics, entertainment-all are instantly circulated on Facebook.

As of July 2024, Bangladesh had 68,143,600 Facebook users, accounting for approximately 38% of the national population. A 2023 UNESCO survey revealed that in 16 countries worldwide, 68% of internet users believe fake news spreads the most on social media.

The Rise of Facebook NewsSince 2010, the expansion of the internet and smartphones has created new avenues for news dissemination through ...