Chinese nationals have allegedly been livestreaming from impoverished neighbourhoods in Dhaka, falsely presenting the locations as New Delhi on Chinese platforms. An investigation by Prothom Alo found streamers making derogatory remarks about living conditions, raising concerns over attempts to spread misleading narratives about India among Chinese audiences.

Chinese nationals have reportedly been conducting livestreams for several months from impoverished localities in Dhaka, portraying the areas as parts of New Delhi while making derogatory observations about the living conditions.

An investigation by Bangladesh's leading newspaper, Prothom Alo, has brought the activity into focus, triggering concerns in India over a possible effort to cultivate an unfavourable image of the country among Chinese audiences.

The newspaper's report identified Tekpara and Sector 12 in Uttara, both in the Bangladeshi capital, as locations where Chinese nationals have been filming extensively. Residents claimed that over 150 Chinese nationals may be involved. However, Prothom Alo clarified that it was unable to independently verify the precise number.

The broadcasts are reportedly carried out throughout the day on Chinese social media platforms, including WeChat and Douyin. A key concern is that the streamers are allegedly passing off footage recorded in Dhaka as scenes from New Delhi, misleading viewers about the actual locations.