Asia
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First direct Pakistan-Bangladesh cargo ship sparks misinformation in Indian media
Dhaka/New Delhi, November 17, 2024 – The arrival of the MV Yuan Jian Fa Zhong at Chittagong port from Karachi, Pakistan, on November 11 marked a milestone in bilateral…
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India’s Manipur faces internet blackout: A blow to free speech and press freedom
Demonstrators stand amid burning vehicles during a protest against recent killings in Imphal West, northeastern state of Manipur, India, November 16, 2024. Photo : REUTERS
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Bangladesh to block Republic Bangla over fake news on religious issues and national security threats
Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a major development, Bangladesh has launched a legal battle against the Indian news channel Republic Bangla for spreading alleged propaganda and misinformation that threatens the…
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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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How Somoy TV journalists allegedly fled from Bangladesh to USA
Two journalists from Somoy Television, Mohammad Rasheduzzaman (known as Rashed Bappi) and Nubaiya Tajrin (also known as Tajrin Rika), who were assigned to cover the United Nations General Assembly…
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Bangladeshi journalist attempts to flee country after ministry leak
Dhaka, Bangladesh – Abdullah Al Mamun, a journalist named in a recent Ministry of Information leak, is reportedly arranging to leave Bangladesh with his family to evade an anticipated…
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The insider network: Journalists and Diplomats shielding ESKL’s corruption in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – A private company operating under the approval of the Bangladesh government, Expert Service Kuala Lumpur (ESKL), has come under scrutiny following allegations of money laundering…
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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…
