Dismislab
ডিসমিসল্যাব | |
| Formation | December 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fact-checking organization |
| Focus | Online misinformation, disinformation trends, election-related narratives, AI-generated political content |
| Headquarters | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
Region served | Bangladesh |
Official language | Bengali & English |
| Website | https://dismislab.com/ |
Dismislab (Bengali: ডিসমিসল্যাব) is a Bangladesh-based fact-checking and digital media research initiative that publishes verifications of viral claims and research on online misinformation and platform manipulation.[1][2] It was established in December 2022 and has been described by third-party outlets as an independent fact-checking initiative.[3][4]
Overview
Dismislab has been cited in Bangladeshi and international media coverage as a source for debunking viral claims and for publishing research on disinformation trends, including election-related narratives and synthetic or AI-generated political content.[5][6][7] It has also been referenced in a report that discusses misinformation trends in Bangladesh more broadly.[8][9][10]
Work
Elections and political misinformation
During Bangladesh election periods, Dismislab has been cited by news outlets for analyses of disinformation narratives and for fact-checks of widely shared claims. BBC News Bangla has referenced Dismislab reporting and commentary in coverage of election-related online misinformation and AI-generated campaign content.[11][12][13]
Online incitement analysis
In February 2026, Prothom Alo (English edition) reported on an analysis by The Daily Star and Dismislab that examined Facebook posts circulating before, during, and after mob attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, describing a pattern of online incitement and escalation into real-world violence.[14][15]
Recognition and impact
Dismislab's findings and analyses have been cited by multiple Bangladeshi mainstream news outlets in their reporting on misinformation and digital media trends.[16][17][18] In such coverage, the initiative is generally presented as a source of verification or analytical commentary on viral claims and disinformation patterns. References to Dismislab's work often appear in reports addressing politically sensitive topics, including election-related misinformation, coordinated online behavior, and the circulation of synthetic or AI-generated content.[19][20][21]
See also
References
- ^ Managing the Misinformation Effect: The State of Fact-Checking in Asia (PDF) (Report). International Federation of Journalists. 2023.
- ^ "AI-generated videos burst into political campaign amid surge in election misinformation: Dismislab". The Business Standard. 30 July 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Mob Attacks on Star, Prothom Alo Scripted: Star-Dismislab Analysis". Prothom Alo (English edition). 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Bangladeshi Figures, Media Misused in Deepfake Gambling Ads on Facebook". Dhaka Tribune. 15 April 2024.
- ^ "Fact-Checking Reports Increased by 58% in 2024". The Daily Star. 15 February 2024.
- ^ "Ghost Authors and Fake News: Dismislab's Deep Dive into a Website's Role in Bangladesh Disinformation Campaign". United News of Bangladesh. 20 February 2026.
- ^ "Post-poll misinformation: Dismislab finds rivals peddling falsehoods | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Misinformation Menace: Fake News on the Rise Since July". The Daily Star. 5 July 2024.
- ^ "Attacks on Minorities: BBC, Dismislab Debunk Fake News". The Daily Star. 10 June 2024.
- ^ "Misinformation in Bangladesh Rose by 30% in 2025". The Straits Times. 15 August 2025.
- ^ ""Types of Fake News in Favor of and Against Awami League and BNP Ahead of the Election"". BBC News Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Disinformation Narratives Intensify as February 12 Election Nears: Dismislab". The Daily Star. 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Fragmented, decontextualised videos on religiously sensitive issues spreading misinformation". Prothomalo. 3 February 2026. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "AI-Generated Videos Stir Political Storm Ahead of Bangladesh Elections". Dhaka Tribune. 5 January 2026.
- ^ "ডেইলি স্টার ও প্রথম আলোতে হামলা পূর্বপরিকল্পিত: স্টার-ডিসমিসল্যাব বিশ্লেষণ | The Daily Star". bangla.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "বাংলাদেশের সাম্প্রদায়িক সহিংসতা নিয়ে ভারতে যেসব অপতথ্য ছড়ালো". Bangla Outlook (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Photocard distorts Mahfuz Anam's remarks on Jamaat: Dismislab | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Fake news card falsely attributes quote to Fakhrul: Dismislab | The Daily Star". www.thedailystar.net. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "Disinformation Narratives Intensify as February 12 Election Nears: Dismislab". The Daily Star. 31 January 2026.
- ^ "হান্নান মাসউদের ছোট ভাই নিহত হওয়ার দাবিটি সঠিক নয়: ডিসমিসল্যাব". Jamuna Television (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ "জুয়ার প্রচার চলছে সরকারি ওয়েবসাইটে". Bangla Outlook (in Bengali). Retrieved 1 March 2026.