Highlights
- Incorrect information appeared on Wikipedia about Bangladesh’s Prime Minister
- Salahuddin Ahmed was mistakenly listed as PM
- The edit included his name, photo, and false appointment date
- Error was later corrected after it spread on social media
An incorrect update appeared on Wikipedia, where the “Prime Minister of Bangladesh” page wrongly listed Salahuddin Ahmed as the country’s Prime Minister. The mistake included his name, photograph, and a claim that he assumed office on February 17, 2026.
The issue came to public attention after the misinformation quickly spread across social media platforms. Users noticed the inconsistency and raised concerns about the accuracy of the page.
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Details of the Edit
According to reports, the false information was added around 12:51 PM on Friday (April 11). The initial description on the page clearly stated that Salahuddin Ahmed was serving as the current Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
Correction Made After Detection
After the error was identified, multiple edits were made to the page to remove the incorrect information. The content has since been corrected. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about open-edit platforms like Wikipedia, where information can be temporarily altered by users before being reviewed and corrected.
Source: NPB News
