Old Photo of Sheikh Hasina Crying Falsely Shared as a Recent One From India

This photo predates Hasina's arrival in India and is from Bangladesh when she visited a vandalized metro station.

A photo showing former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina crying is going viral on the internet, as a recent one clicked in India after she 'fled' from Bangladesh.

The claim also states that she might be leaving India for London, United Kingdom.

Some context: Following the nationwide protests in Bangladesh, Hasina resigned on 5 August 2024. She is reportedly, presently residing in India.

(Archives of similar claims can be found here and here.)

Is this true?: No, this photo predates Hasina's arrival in India.

• This image is from Bangladesh when she visited a vandalized metro station in Mirpur on 25 July 2024.

How did we find out the truth?: We performed a reverse image search on this viral image and this led us to a report by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) shared on 26 July 2024.

• The report carried the same image and stated that it shows Hasina visiting the metro station that was "destroyed during anti-government protests."

• The image was credited to Getty Images and we found the same one on their website.

• The description stated that this photograph taken and released on 25 July 2024 by Bangladesh Prime Minister's Office and shows Hasina visiting the vandalized metro station.

• This image predates Hasina leaving Bangladesh and reaching India on 5 August 2024.

• We also found this image shared by Agence France-Presse (AFP)

Conclusion: An old image of Sheikh Hasina crying is being falsely shared as one from when she reached India from Bangladesh amid the nationwide protests.

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