A digitally altered photocard bearing the Prothom Alo logo has been circulating online claiming that the proposed name for the new university dedicated to the seven colleges would be Westeros University.

Fact-Check

However, fact-checking investigations confirm that Prothom Alo neither published any report nor issued a photocard with such a title.

Upon examination by the Rumor Scanner team, it was revealed that no such news or photocard had been disseminated by Prothom Alo. The photocard in question was fabricated using digital tools, falsely associating the media outlet’s branding with misleading information. The image, which claims to be dated January 30, 2025, was found to contain discrepancies upon closer analysis.

A review of Prothom Alo's verified Facebook page found no photocard matching the misleading headline. Instead, an authentic post was discovered with the title suggesting the proposed name of the new university as July 36 University. Further analysis confirmed that the photocard had been digitally altered, replacing July 36 University with Westeros University. Additionally, the font used in the doctored photocard did not match the standard typography used in Prothom Alo's official materials.

Furthermore, according to a report published on Prothom Alo’s official website, the government is considering establishing a separate university for the seven major government colleges in the capital. The name July 36 University has been proposed by a committee led by Professor S. M. A. Fayez, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). The final decision regarding the university’s name is expected to be made based on student opinions.

Therefore, the claim that Westeros University is the proposed name for the new university is unfounded, and the photocard circulating in Prothom Alo’s name has been digitally manipulated.

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