Bangladesh: Viral video of woman's assault misidentified on social media

A viral video showing a woman being attacked by a mob in a busy street has been subject to various conflicting claims on social media. Initial posts on X claimed the victim was a Hindu or Dalit teacher in Bangladesh who was targeted by Islamists due to communal reasons.

However, subsequent corrections and fact-checking efforts indicate the incident was not communal in nature. One user corrected their claim, stating the woman was reportedly assaulted by shopkeepers and salesmen following a complaint made under the Consumer Rights Protection Law. Reports from Bangladeshi news outlets suggest the incident occurred in the Khulna region.