A monthly newsletter on disinformation trends in Bangladesh
Misinformation trends and narratives in Bangladesh’s tumultuous 2024
2024 was an eventful year for Bangladesh; but it was also one marked by a surge in misinformation and disinformation. After an already tumultuous 2023, which saw widespread disinformation amid election campaigns and rising political tensions, the past year surpassed its predecessor by a big margin. As the new year begins, this article presents a comprehensive overview of the year that was. It includes the trends of false or misleading information, the key events that influenced the spread of misinformation, the types of narratives that gained traction, and the figures at the center of them all.
Our journey: Standing against misinformation in a challenging year
Dismislab began its journey as a research initiative under Digitally Right just two and a half years ago. In this relatively short span, 2024 was perhaps the most challenging year. This article, as part of our commitment to transparency, reflects on Dismislab’s efforts in 2024 and sets out the expectations we aim to meet in the coming year.
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