Rumor Scanner works to identify and counter rumors, fake news and misinformation in Bangladesh.
BSS
26 October, 2026, 12:55 pm
Last modified: 26 October, 2026, 01:01 pm
Fact-checking organization Rumor Scanner has identified 484 fake accounts operating under the name of Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
According to the organization, these accounts are uploading artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content to deceive people.
In a report, Rumor Scanner stated that the fake accounts are using Zaima Rahman's name and identity to spread AI-generated content and engage in fraudulent activities.
Rumor Scanner works to identify and counter rumors, fake news and misinformation in Bangladesh.
The organization regularly verifies misleading claims circulating on social media and publishes fact-checking reports to provide the public with accurate information.
According to the report, Rumor Scanner identified as many as 410 instances of misinformation targeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
It also detected 491 instances of misinformation involving the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government.