India objects to videos presenting Dhaka neighbourhoods as Delhi
India has objected to reports that Chinese video creators filmed poor neighbourhoods in Dhaka and presented them online as parts of New Delhi.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal described attempts to misrepresent a country as unfortunate. The report said China had not responded.
The underlying conduct remains attributed to the reports and authorities discussing it. It should not be generalised to all Chinese creators or presented as proof of a state-directed campaign.
Earlier report (2026-11-09)
More than 150 vloggers from China have been living in areas such as Uttara and Tekpara in the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka over the past six months, a newspaper investigation has found.
The report alleges they have been uploading videos to social media that present urban neighbourhoods of Bangladesh as if they were parts of India, and that such activity is being carried out to earn significant profits.
Bangladeshi authorities are investigating the activities. The episode has also underlined the need for nationwide awareness about the spread of misinformation on social media.
The vloggers who arrived from China have been producing content in various styles and mixing with local people. While some have created honest content, most have been putting out misleading portrayals, the report said.
The phenomenon has sparked debate in Bangladesh about digital sovereignty and the unchecked growth of creator economies that reward engagement over accuracy. Officials have not said what action, if any, will be taken against those found to have misrepresented locations.
