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Dhaka, July 30 -- The Centre for Governance Studies (CGS) has released its June 2025 'Misinformation and Disinformation' report, uncovering an alarming spike in misleading narratives across Bangladesh.

A total of 324 verified cases of misinformation and disinformation were documented, with political content accounting for 253 cases, highlighting the manipulation of public discourse amid political uncertainty.

One example the report cited was a digitally altered photocard with the headline that Tarique Rahman will not meet the interim government, which was debunked as false by Rumor Scanner. Entertainment-related misinformation accounted for 24 cases.

This was followed by religious (19), online hoaxes (18), diplomatic (5), economic (...