Founding Team

Sumon Ahmed

Founder & Director

Sumon Ahmed is the Director & Founding Editor of Rumor Scanner & he is the Managing Director of RSB Media & Research. He is Certified in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) 2018, Bentley Training and Consultancy (Bentac), United Kingdom. Also Cyber Forensic Investigator (CFI) 2019, CertNexus, Malaysia.

Md. Sakiuzzaman

Co-Founder

Md Sakiuzzaman is the Co-Founder of Rumor Scanner & 'COO' of RSB Media & Research. He has completed his Diploma-In-Engineering & currently studying for B.Sc Engineering from a private university.

Zawad Bin Hafiz

CTO

Zawad Bin Hafiz is the CTO of Rumor Scanner. He is a web security researcher and hobbyist programmer & he got listed in the Facebook Hall of Fame (the Year 2020). He is Certified in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) 2018, Bentley Training and Consultancy (Bentac), United Kingdom. Also Cyber Forensic Investigator (CFI) 2019, CertNexus, Malaysia.

Operations Team

Sajjad H. Chowdhury

Head of Operations

Sajjad Hossain Chowdhury is Our Operations Lead and Senior Fact Checker. He creates feature and analytical reports on topics of interest as assigned. He supports the editorial staff in coordinating the task of data research and inquiry. He is also involved in the daily factcheck report editing. He enjoys fighting fake and manufactured news. He has written for various national newspapers. He has three years of expertise in content writing. He graduated and postgraduated from Comilla University.

Nayon Moni

Technical Assistant

Nayon Moni is a Technical Assistant at Rumor Scanner. He helps collect claims and save sources and rumors. His job includes watching social media to find claims. He also has experience in writing feature articles.

Sayeem Hasan

Head Researcher

Sayeem Hasan is the Head Researcher at Rumor Scanner and he leads the fact-checking researchers. He gathers the data and verifies them and guides fact-checkers to complete a fact-checking report. He's currently doing his BBA from National University.

Kawsar Ahmad

Technical Lead

Kawsar Ahmad is the Technical Lead of Rumor Scanner. Besides, he is working as a Marketing Manager of RSB Media & Research. He works to create social awareness against rumors and misleading information spread at different times through social media. He has completed his graduation from National University, Bangladesh.

Fact-Check Team

Shohanur Rahman

Senior Fact-Checker

Shohanur Rahman is the Senior Fact-Checker at Rumor Scanner. He enjoys debunking fake news, propaganda, and analyzing misinformation/disinformation. With OSINT skills, critical analysis ability, and a keen investigative mind, he is passionate about fact-checking. He has completed his Diploma in Engineering from Rangpur Polytechnic Institute, Rangpur, and is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from a private university.

Tanvir Mahatab Abir

Senior Fact-Checker

Tanvir Mahatab Abir is a senior Fact checker of Rumor Scanner. He has completed his BSc from the Department of Environmental Science & Disaster Management, NSTU. He has previous experiences in feature writing.

Imtiaz Hasan Rifat

Fact-Checker

Imtiaz Hasan Rifat is engaged in studies within the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Comilla University. His professional endeavors include serving as a campus correspondent for multiple national media organizations.

Mehedi Hassan Akash

Fact-Checker

Mehdi Hasan Akash is a fourth year student pursuing a BSS degree in Mass Communication and Journalism at Rajshahi University. In addition to studies, he has 3 years of campus journalism experience and has worked in diverse workplaces. he also has more than one years of experience working as a content writer in Bangladesh's popular OTT platform Chorki Also worked as an intern in the Communication Department of the Youth School for Social Entrepreneur.

Mohammad Sohel

Fact-Checker

Mohammad Sohel has completed his BSS and is currently pursuing his MSS from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Rajshahi University. He has previous experiences in identification and tracking of mis/dis/mal information, hate speech, gender-based violence, and dangerous propaganda, with special emphasis on political, social, minority, tribal, and gender related issues.

Hojayfa Ahmed

Fact-Checker

Hojayfa Ahmed has passed HSC from Murarichand College (MC College) in Sylhet in the Department of Science. A science and tech enthusiast, he is passionate about debunking misinformation and disinformation, programming, volunteering, and data research. He is the founder of the social media-based fact-sharing platform 29 Hatman House and multiple other platforms. Currently, he works as a Fact-Checker at Rumor Scanner.

Social Media Team

Nahid Hasan

Lead Graphic Designer

Nahid Hasan is the Lead Graphic Designer at Rumor Scanner and RSB Media & Research, with over five years of extensive experience in graphic design. He has worked with both local and international clients on various projects, specializing in branding, digital design, and multimedia. He has been instrumental in leading and managing all design-related tasks within the organization. His creative approach and attention to detail play a vital role in shaping the design direction at Rumor Scanner.

Shakil Shahriar

Creative Content Specialist

Shakil Shahriar is the Creative Content Specialist at Rumor Scanner. He completed his B.Sc. in Software Engineering from a private university. You can find him creating hilarious memes that keep our audience entertained and engaged. As our resident memer, he brings a unique blend of humor and creativity to the team, proving that a good laugh is just as important as good information.