Fact Check: Former student, not Hindu principal tied to tree at Bangladesh school
The claim that Muslim students tied Principal Gitanjali Barua to a tree is misleading; it was a former student, not the principal.By Sibahathulla Sakib Published on 23 Aug 2024 4:17 PM GMT
Claim Review:Students of Azimpur Girls School and College forced Principal Gitanjali Barua to resign. After her refusal, Muslim students tied her to a tree for hours.
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Claim Fact Check:Misleading
Fact:The claim is misleading. The individual tied to the tree was not Principal Gitanjali Barua but an outsider. The students were protesting against two teachers, including the principal, demanding their resignation, which led to the incident.
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