Data Analysis
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2024: A Deadly Year for Journalists, Reports IFJ
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has labeled 2024 as one of the most dangerous years for journalists, with 122 media workers, including 14 women, losing their lives. Released…
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Media ethics questioned: India Today’s Bangladesh report under fire
On November 30, 2024, Indian news outlet India Today published a controversial report alleging that doctors at West Bengal’s Jitendra Narayan Ray Hospital had decided to stop treating Bangladeshi…
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ABP Group’s media strategy: Journalism with integrity or political manipulation?
An Investigative report on Indian media’s role in cross-border relations and regional journalism practices. India’s ABP Group, one of the country’s most influential media conglomerates, has come under scrutiny…
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Hindu nationalism in focus: How India Today frames Bangladesh lawyer’s murder through a religious lens
Delhi, India: The recent report by India Today on the murder of Assistant Public Prosecutor Saiful Islam in Chattogram, Bangladesh, raises concerns about the way religious identity is used…
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Social media and Indian news amplify false claims of religious persecution in Bangladesh
Chittagong, Bangladesh – A localized incident in the Hazari Goli area of Chittagong, Bangladesh, has spiraled into a social media-fueled narrative of communal violence, mischaracterizing a minor dispute as…
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Media bias, ownership, and polarization in the U.S. election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, American media continues to play an influential and often polarizing role in shaping public opinion. With ideological divides firmly entrenched, major media…
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Inside Republic Bangla’s misinformation: How media bias favors Hasina’s government
This investigative report examines Republic Bangla, part of the Republic Media Network, its ownership structure, editorial bias, propagation of misinformation, and how it influences the political discourse in Bangladesh…
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India’s Media Landscape: Misinformation, the Manipur crisis and geopolitical consequences
India’s northeastern state of Manipur has been engulfed in ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities since May 2023. While the conflict has its roots in long-standing ethnic…
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The new age of media in India: Corporate dominance and its regional implications
Media ownership in India has undergone significant consolidation in recent years, raising concerns about its independence and the influence of powerful corporate and political interests. The concentration of media…
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Media ownership in Bangladesh: Dominated by business tycoons across sectors
The media landscape in Bangladesh has transformed significantly in recent years, with ownership increasingly concentrated among business conglomerates and individuals with political ties. This shift has raised concerns about…
