Akbar Hossain

Akbar Hossain is a BBC journalist with extensive experience covering news in Bangladesh. His work often focuses on social issues, politics, and human interest stories. Hossain has reported on a wide range of topics during his career, including the deadly unrest over job quotas in Bangladesh and the life and legacy of Nurjahan Begum, the first female journalist in Bangladesh. Through his reporting, Hossain sheds light on the complexities of Bangladeshi society and its ongoing challenges.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36359874

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Accuses opposition Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) of infiltrating the anti-quota movement and initiating violence.
  • Portrays students as instigators of violence rather than victims.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest identified.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • Contrasts student demands for merit-based recruitment with government's defense of quota system.
  • Reports varying death tolls and locations of clashes during unrest.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • Inaccurately attributes violence to a specific political group.
  • Misrepresents statements made by student leaders regarding the comparison to razakar and police inaction.

Recent Articles

Students Against Discrimination: Bangladesh Protests Over Quota System for Government Jobs Intensify

Students Against Discrimination: Bangladesh Protests Over Quota System for Government Jobs Intensify

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Students in Bangladesh protest against the reinstatement of a quota system for government jobs, arguing it limits opportunities based on merit. At least five people have been killed and over 400 injured in clashes between students and supporters of the quota system. The movement, known as Students Against Discrimination, gained momentum after violent attacks on protesters by groups linked to the ruling Awami League. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who had previously abolished the quota system, blames opposition groups for the violence. Schools and universities remain closed as protests continue.