Most recently, the rumor that many people died in the country's lynching, is - 'Child's head will be cut off on Padma Bridge'. Apart from this, in the dire dengue situation in the country, rumors are spreading that Aedes mosquitoes will die if Harpic is poured into the basin.
Rumors of the disappearance of Bangabandhu's satellite are also rife in this country. Another popular rumor in the country was the moon sighting of Jamaat leader Saeedee. Rumors are spreading in the country.
A few rumors discussed
On September 3, a picture of a 100 taka note with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's picture went viral on Facebook. Later, Bangladesh Bank said in a notification that it was rumors. The notification said, "Recently, pictures of newly printed notes worth 100 taka are available through Facebook. On the left side of the obverse side of this note is the image of Hon'ble Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and on the reverse side is the image of Bangabandhu satellite. This information has been spread through some IDs on Facebook, which are being shared by many prominent people. It's fake.'
Rumors spread in July that pouring 500 grams of Harpic and 500 grams of bleaching powder together would kill all the mosquitoes in the drain. The matter spread on Facebook. Later, experts said, there is no scientific basis for this. Harpic's manufacturing company also says it is a rumors.
Rumors spread in early July that human heads will be needed for the construction of the Padma Bridge. Later, the bridge authorities warned against it. A circular issued by the Padma Setu Project Director's Office has asked the general public to be aware of the rumor's.
The notification mentions that a group is spreading rumors on social media that the construction of Padma Bridge will require human heads, which is completely baseless.
When the rumor spread that people's heads will be placed on the Padma Bridge, another rumor is spread that children's heads will be placed on the bridge. And for this children are being taken and their heads are beheaded. When these 'boys' rumors spread, mass beatings started all over the country on the suspicion of child abduction. Many people were killed throughout the country including the capital due to mass beatings. Later, the government issued a warning about this. Those involved in spreading these rumors were identified and arrested.
As soon as the child abduction rumors spread, rumors spread through messengers that the children would be abducted by shutting off electricity for three days in different parts of the country. Later, the electricity department said that this news is not correct.
Rumors of 'Bangabandhu Satellite-1 missing' spread in the country in November last year. Later, it was said by the Information Ministry's 'Rumor Prevention and Notification Cell' that Bangabandhu Satellite-1 was being propagated on social media and some online portals as missing. France's Thales Elenia Space Company has handed over control of the satellite to Bangladesh. Bangladesh Television is successfully broadcasting programs every day using the frequency of this satellite.
A news titled 'Bangabandhu Satellite-1 Missing' was circulated on some anonymous web portals and Facebook. This is a rumors.
Rumors spread about the death toll of Hefazet-e-Islami workers in the operation of joint forces in Dhaka's Shapla square. Later, the police held a press conference and said that the operation was conducted in front of the media, the news being spread about the deceased is a rumors.
According to the amended Motor Vehicle Act, the fine has been increased to a maximum of 1000 times, rumors spread on Facebook. It is said that it is not correct by giving a notification in this regard from the government.
In 2012, there was a sectarian attack on the Buddhist community in Ramu Upazila of Cox's Bazar after rumors of insulting religion were spread on Facebook. Similar incidents happened in several other places in Bangladesh.
In March 2013, there were rumors that the face of Jamaat leader Delawar Hossain Saeedee was seen on the moon. Then in several areas of the country Saeedee was seen on the moon, a simultaneous announcement was made from the mosque over the microphone. After that, hundreds of people took to the streets. Workers of Jamaat and BNP went on a rampage across the country with sticks and sharp weapons, the police were forced to open fire. Later Imams of many mosques said, 'Those who give such statements, their faith will be destroyed. Those who are embarrassed by such propaganda will not have faith. It will be wasted.
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