The recent House of Representatives election in Nepal has brought to light a troubling digital reality: the integrity of our democratic process is increasingly under siege from a torrent of misinformation. According to a comprehensive study released by the Center for Media Research (CMR), a staggering 87 percent of all false information identified during the election cycle was disseminated through social media platforms. As we become more reliant on these digital spaces for political discourse, this report serves as a wake-up call, illustrating how easily public perception can be manipulated in an era where speed often trumps accuracy. For many…

The measles outbreak that has ravaged Bangladesh since March 2024 is more than a medical catastrophe; it is a profound human tragedy. By June 30, the toll had reached 712 confirmed and suspected deaths, leaving hospitals strained beyond capacity and countless families mourning the loss of their children. What makes this crisis particularly heartbreaking is that the suffering of these families is being amplified by an invisible, secondary epidemic: a tidal wave of misinformation. In the month of May alone, fact-checkers identified nearly 400 false claims, creating a toxic environment where fear, rumor, and political maneuvering often drown out the…