Who We Are

Who We Are

Dismislab is an independent, neutral and non-partisan fact-checking and media research platform in Bangladesh. Its journey began as an information laboratory that monitors current affairs, conducts research, verifies information and above all works to enhance ‘critical thinking’ ability of journalists and readers.

Partho Protim Das

Engagement editor, Dismislab
Author and social media manager. He has been involved in online and mass media development for a decade and has a special interest in the digital world and innovation.

ASM Ferdous Rahman

Deputy Manager, Dismislab
Journalist and number cruncher. He has been involved in media for nearly a decade. Fascinated with data storytelling.

Tamara Yesmin Toma

Research Coordinator, Dismislab
Journalist, translator and researcher. She has completed her post-graduation from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism at Dhaka University. Interested in gender, environment and human rights issues.

Tohidul Islam Raso

Research Officer, Dismislab
Digital Verification Fellow at Dismislab, 2025. Fact-checker and journalist. Interested in open-source investigations and digital forensic investigations.

Ahamed Yaseer Abrar

Research Officer, Dismislab
Researcher and translator. He has completed his graduation from Department of Criminology at University of Dhaka. His areas of interest are disinformation, state surveillance and crime.

Fatema Tabasum

Research Officer, Dismislab
Fact-checker and researcher. Studied journalism and communication. Interested in gender-based research, with a primary focus on combating misinformation and ensuring information accuracy.

Tasnim Tabassum Munmun

Fellow, Dismislab
Digital Verification Fellow at Dismislab, 2025. Interested in digital information verification and ideological analysis of news presentation in conflict and crisis situations.

Md. Touhidul Islam

Fellow, Dismislab
Digital Verification Fellow at Dismislab, 2025. Fact-checker and journalist with an interest in open-source investigation and digital forensic investigation.

Noshin Tabassum

Fellow, Dismislab
Digital Verification Fellow at Dismislab, 2025. Holds a Master’s degree in Women and Gender Studies. Research interests include information disorder and verification, digital rights, and governance and policy.

Saeed Mahmud Sohrab

Tech Associate, Dismislab
Web developer and content writer with over six years of experience. Completed a degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Dhaka. Currently exploring data-centric development, automation, and applied AI for digital tools and platforms.

Sudeshna Mohajan Arpa

Intern, Dismislab
Studying Mass Communication and Journalism at BUP. Interested in open-source investigation, as well as collecting, verifying, and analyzing culture-based misinformation, information disorder, and disinformation campaigns on digital platforms.