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More election-related misinformation has been spread involving BNP and Tarique Rahman
Politics is in full swing ahead of the 13th National Assembly elections. The interim government has already announced the possible date for the elections. Various discussions are underway regarding the elections. Rumor Scanner has analyzed election-related misinformation in the first five months of this year. Analyzing the fact-checks published on its website for these five , the fact-checking organization found that the most misinformation has been spread about BNP as a party and its acting chairman Tarique Rahman as an individual.more-election
More election-related misinformation has been spread involving BNP and Tarique Rahman
Before the London visit, the interim government’s chief advisor, Professor Muhammad Yunus, said the likely date for the elections was the first half of April 2026. Later, after a meeting between the chief advisor and Tarique Rahman in London on June 13, a joint statement was made that if all preparations are completed, the elections can be held in the week before the start of Ramadan in 2026. Accordingly, the elections can be held in the first half of February.
Immediately after the interim government took office, the BNP had been demanding a roadmap for the national elections. Later, various parties also joined them in political discussions regarding the election schedule.
Rumor Scanner analyzed misinformation spread from January to May of this year. The fact-checking organization identified 39 election-related misinformation stories during these five months. The highest number of misinformation stories were spread in April and then May.
During these five months, 19 misinformation stories were identified, 18 were completely false or fake, and one was given a misleading rating. In addition, one humorous story was fact-checked for factual claims.
During these five months, 19 misinformation stories were identified, 18 were completely false or fake, and one was given a misleading rating. In addition, one humorous story was fact-checked for factual claims.
Immediately after the interim government took office, the BNP had been demanding a roadmap for the national elections. Later, various parties also joined them in political discussions regarding the election schedule.
- Rumor Scanner analyzed misinformation spread from January to May of this year. The fact-checking organization identified 39 election-related misinformation stories during these five months. The highest number of misinformation stories were spread in April and then May.
