A video circulating on social media about adulterated fertiliser shows a 27 August incident at a dealer's shop in Saturia, Manikganj, which was dealt with at the time; the ministry says presenting it as proof that the government supplies fake fertiliser is propaganda.
HealthThe Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) says viral claims that a drug made from camel urine cures cancer are false; the product in question is a registered dietary supplement, not an approved medicine for any disease.
A rumour that a mermaid had been seen in a 200-year-old pond at Monohardi in Narsingdi has drawn thousands of visitors a day for five days, disturbing the fish being farmed in it.
Rumours on social media of Russell's viper sightings have raised fear in Mirsarai, Chattogram, but officials say no such snake has been seen in the upazila.
A round-up of international news on 16 March 2023, from TikTok and a downed US drone to Argentina's record heat and floods in quake-hit Turkey.
