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Fabricated news report targets popular Bangladeshi singer Momotaz with 'AIDS diagnosis' claim

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A fabricated news report repeatedly shared on Bangladeshi social media falsely claimed popular folk singer Momotaz Begom was diagnosed with AIDS. Local broadcaster Channel i denied publishing the supposed report which contained visual errors, while Momotaz has rejected the claims.

Screenshot of the false Facebook post, taken on June 25, 2024

Experts also say conservative attitudes in the Muslim-majority country are fuelling high levels of violence, discrimination and stigma among patients.

 

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