Suspicious live streaming activities of Chinese nationals have been exposed in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. According to an investigation by the Bangladeshi newspaper ‘Pratham Alo’, more than 150 Chinese nationals have been making videos for months in poor areas of Dhaka. Shockingly, some live streams are depicting the streets and slums of Dhaka as New Delhi, the capital of India. The video is also making offensive comments about Indian living conditions, cleanliness and local people.
The investigation of ‘Pratham Aalo’ analyzed live streams recorded in Dhaka’s Uttara area on 27 October and 3 November. According to reports, Chinese nationals are continuously making videos in Uttara’s Sector-12 and surrounding Tekpara area. Local people estimate that more than 150 Chinese nationals are involved in this activity.
Showing the streets of Dhaka, New Delhi
The report also mentions a streamer named Myanmar. He was seen live streaming near a dirty drain in Uttara’s Sector-12 on November 1. He was presenting this area of Dhaka as New Delhi and describing the houses built there as dirty and unsanitary.
Similarly, another Chinese national named Wang Wei was making videos around the tea shops in Tekpada. He claimed to his audience that the tea people were drinking there was made from cow urine and dirty river water.
According to the newspaper, the comments, made in Chinese, were translated using Google Translate. After that, it was also verified by four Bangladeshi citizens who know Chinese language.
Two mobile phones were kept for live streaming
The investigation revealed that many Chinese nationals carrying two mobile phones while streaming. One phone was used for live broadcasting, while the other phone was used to view the necessary details.
According to the report, some Bangladeshi women were also helping these Chinese nationals. She used to show them the way in the local areas and make them interact with the people. One such guide, Ritu Akhtar, told the newspaper that she used to earn 700 to 800 per cent (Bangladeshi currency) per day for this work.
Claim of product promotion, but question the purpose
The real motive behind this activity of Chinese nationals is not yet clear. A Chinese citizen named Fengyu told Pratham Alo that his group was live streaming on WeChat for product promotion. However, he did not clarify why areas like Uttara and Tekpada were chosen for this work and why the recording was made there for such a long time.
According to Ritu Akhtar, apart from WeChat, Chinese citizens were also uploading videos on China’s TikTok-like platform Douyin. He used to get income from these activities.
Allegations of home invasion and recording
The continuous recording of Chinese nationals has sparked outrage among locals. Many residents have complained of privacy violations from their activities.
Rosina Khatun, a local resident, told the newspaper that some streamers entered houses without permission and started shooting regardless of the condition of the residents. Another woman, Papiya Begum, alleged that some people had reached the bathroom while making the video.
The police started an investigation
The information of this entire matter has reached the local police. Uttara West police station in-charge Mohammad Khalid Mansoor said the police saw Chinese nationals making videos in the area. However, initially the true purpose of their activities was not known. He added that higher officials have been informed about the matter and an investigation is underway.
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