Julhas Alam | AP

Julhas Alam is a journalist based in Sylhet, Bangladesh. He covers news on climate change, environmental issues, and political unrest in the region. His work has appeared in various international publications including The Associated Press. Alham focuses on the impact of monsoon rains and floods on Bangladesh and India, as well as the ongoing student protests against the government jobs quota system.

Biography:  https://apnews.com/article/floods-india-bangladesh-monsoons-climate-and-environment-2a87af7f0d8408d8d8b77b6f1f9e6107

80%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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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

85%

Examples:

  • The article appears to be relatively neutral in its reporting of the protests and violence in Bangladesh.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The author does not appear to have any conflicts of interest in reporting on this topic.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article reports that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina defended the quota system, while also reporting that protesters accused the ruling party-backed students of attacking them. It also reports conflicting accounts of who initiated the violence.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • The article mentions that some reports put the death toll as high as 32, while others claim up to 12 people have died. Additionally, it states that thousands of people have taken refuge in overcrowded shelters and that nearly a quarter-million people are living in emergency relief camps.

Recent Articles

Violent Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Over Controversial Government Jobs Quota System: At Least Five Dead, Dozens Injured

Violent Protests Erupt in Bangladesh Over Controversial Government Jobs Quota System: At Least Five Dead, Dozens Injured

Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024 Violent protests erupted in Bangladesh as students and activists demanded an end to the government's jobs quota system, which reserves positions for family members of war veterans. At least five people were killed and dozens injured during clashes between protesters and security forces. The protests began after Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina refused to meet with student leaders advocating for a merit-based system. The Awami League party defended the quota system, but students argued it was discriminatory and did not address high youth unemployment rates. Protests spread across Bangladesh, resulting in police using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse crowds. International organizations condemned the violence.