Rumor Scanner has uncovered an attempt to influence political opinion using a fake Facebook profile that misused photos of a UAE minister to falsely portray international support for Bangladesh’s ruling party, the Awami League.

The investigation, launched in September last year, focused on a profile named "Tamanna Akter Yasmin." It was found that the account used photos and videos of Reem Al Hashimy, UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, presenting them as if the profile owner were an influential figure lobbying for the Awami League on the global stage.

In reality, the images—often showing Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other political figures—were outdated and misleading. After the exposure, the individual behind the profile allegedly created a new account to resume spreading misinformation.