Fact-Ditector Confirms PUSAB’s False Claim on Interpol Red Notice for SK Hasina

Staff Correspondent

Dhaka: The Facebook page Private University Students Alliance of Bangladesh (PUSAB) has been accused of spreading false information, including claims of an Interpol red notice against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

The rumour surfaced during July-August protests and continued with other allegations against the page, including false reporting on the recent murder of Chattogram lawyer Saiful. The page claimed Saiful was “slaughtered,” which was later debunked as a misrepresentation.

On Sunday, the independent fact-checking organisation Fact Dictator confirmed PUSAB’s involvement in spreading misinformation. Following the report, PUSAB deleted the post.

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Tazul Islam clarified during a briefing that no such red notice against Sheikh Hasina exists. Additional Inspector General of Police Enamul Haque also stated that no notification regarding a red notice has been received from Interpol.

Sources revealed that the page, launched in 2015 with funding from a foreign intelligence agency, initially advocated for private university students’ rights. However, it allegedly began inciting unrest and promoting terrorism in line with foreign agendas.

Fact Dictator has verified other misleading posts by PUSAB, including its claims during the Saiful murder case, which further undermines its credibility.