Facebook Removes Fake Accounts from Bangladesh
Facebook Removes Fake Accounts Linked to Bangladesh Activity
(Facebook Removes Fake Accounts from Bangladesh)
Facebook announced it removed a network of fake accounts operating from Bangladesh. The company took down these accounts for coordinated inauthentic behavior. This activity originated within Bangladesh itself. The network primarily targeted local audiences inside Bangladesh.
The removed accounts pretended to be real Bangladeshi people. They posted about local news and politics. Topics included the ruling party and its key figures. The network also discussed criticism of political opponents. They posted in both Bengali and English. This content was then amplified using fake engagement.
Facebook found links between this network and individuals associated with the Bangladesh government. The company based this on its internal investigation. The investigation used technical evidence and activity patterns. The network managed several Pages and Groups. One notable Page was called “Youth for Bangladesh”. This Page had around eleven thousand followers. Another Page called “BD News” had roughly two thousand followers. Several fake accounts supported these Pages.
The network used fake accounts to manage Pages. They used these same accounts to post content. They also used them to like and comment on their own posts. This made the activity seem more popular than it was. The goal appeared to be influencing public discussion in Bangladesh. The focus was on domestic politics.
Facebook removed this network for violating its policy against coordinated inauthentic behavior. The company bans groups of accounts working together misrepresenting themselves. This policy aims to stop manipulation and false information. Facebook shared its findings publicly. The company also notified users who followed or liked these Pages.
(Facebook Removes Fake Accounts from Bangladesh)
This action is part of Facebook’s ongoing security efforts. The company monitors for such coordinated campaigns globally. Facebook uses technology and human review to find these networks. The company removes them when discovered. Facebook’s security teams continue to work on these issues. They provide regular updates on their enforcement actions.
