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Chinese vloggers spread false claim that Dhaka slums serve "urine tea"
✍️ India.com
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 10:10 AM
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Chinese vloggers alleged that impoverished neighborhoods in Dhaka serve a drink made from urine, a claim that has been debunked by fact‑checkers and denied by Bangladeshi authorities.
Chinese content creators on a popular video platform posted a clip claiming that residents of Dhaka's low‑income areas serve a beverage made from urine, dubbing it "urine tea". The video quickly went viral, prompting reactions across social media.
India.com reported that the claim has no factual basis. Independent fact‑checkers found no evidence of such a practice in any part of Bangladesh, and the description appears to be a sensational fabrication aimed at attracting views.
Bangladeshi officials, including the Ministry of Information, have publicly refuted the allegation, stating that no such drink exists and that the video misrepresents the living conditions of Dhaka's residents. They also warned that spreading false information could harm the country's image abroad.
The incident highlights the broader issue of misinformation spreading across borders, especially when sensational claims are made about vulnerable communities. Media watchdogs urge viewers to verify sources before sharing such content.
India.com reported that the claim has no factual basis. Independent fact‑checkers found no evidence of such a practice in any part of Bangladesh, and the description appears to be a sensational fabrication aimed at attracting views.
Bangladeshi officials, including the Ministry of Information, have publicly refuted the allegation, stating that no such drink exists and that the video misrepresents the living conditions of Dhaka's residents. They also warned that spreading false information could harm the country's image abroad.
The incident highlights the broader issue of misinformation spreading across borders, especially when sensational claims are made about vulnerable communities. Media watchdogs urge viewers to verify sources before sharing such content.