Protecting Truth in the Digital Age

We monitor, analyze, and combat disinformation to preserve the integrity of public discourse.

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It’s a grim reality for journalists in Bangladesh. Imagine dedicating your life to uncovering the truth, to holding power accountable, and then facing constant threats, physical attacks, and even false accusations that land you in jail. This isn’t a fictional dystopia; it’s the lived experience for many in the Bangladeshi media, reflected in the country’s recent slip to 152nd place out of 180 countries in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Index for 2026. This downward slide, even with a new government in power, paints a worrying picture, especially as the world observes World Press Freedom Day with the…

Imagine, if you will, a relentless, invisible current swirling around us, carrying with it not water, but distorted fragments of truth, outright fabrications, and cleverly crafted deceptions. This is the “epidemic” that policymakers, journalists, fact-checkers, and tech experts gathered in Dhaka today, organized by the Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB), are sounding the alarm about. They’re saying that misinformation, rumors, and digital trickery are not just a nuisance, but a corrosive force, actively eroding the very foundations of trust we place in our news sources and the institutions that govern us. It’s like a sickness spreading through the digital bloodstream, making…

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