A man named Md. Rakib, aged 27, was shot dead near the Central Shaheed Minar area in Dhaka on Sunday night. Following the incident, rumors spread on social media claiming that the victim was Rakib Hasan, an actor and director associated with Family Entertainment BD. However, the family of Rakib Hasan clarified that the deceased was not him.

Rakib Hasan’s brother, Khairul Islam, stated that misleading information was being circulated and confirmed that Rakib Hasan was alive and well. Later, Rakib Hasan himself appeared live online to confirm that reports of his death were false. The family urged the public and media to verify information before sharing or publishing it.

The spread of unverified news on social media reportedly caused confusion among many users. The family emphasized the importance of accurate reporting to prevent misinformation in such sensitive cases.