Shimpur High School and FactWatch Host First-Ever Community Fact-Checking Training in Cumilla

On 12 June, 2025, in a pioneering move toward fighting misinformation at the grassroots, Shimpur High School - শিমপুর উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়, in association with FactWatch, organized the *first community discussion and fact-checking training session in Shimpur village, Comilla Adarsha Sadar Upazila.

The event brought together a diverse group of community leaders, teachers, students, social workers, and professionals to discuss the rising threat of misinformation and the importance of critical thinking and digital literacy.

Facilitated by the Connecting Communities: Empowering Bangladesh Against Misinformation and FactWatch team, the session introduced basic fact-checking tools and encouraged open dialogue on how misinformation affects community dynamics, public trust, and decision-making.

This active participation underscored the community's readiness to take ownership of the fight against misinformation.