Debunking Zulkarnain Saer Khan: Disinformation Masquerading as Journalism

Reading Time: 4 minutes In recent days, Zulkarnain Saer Khan — a self-described investigative journalist affiliated with the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit and OCCRP — has resumed his campaign of allegations, this time targeting Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Dr Rahman. His social media post dated 17 May 2025 reflects a continuation of a familiar pattern: politically charged claims devoid of corroborated evidence, timed suspiciously around key national security decisions by Dhaka. I suppose it is time for full disclosure for Mr Khalilur Rahman, @ChiefAdviserGoB high representative for the Rohingya crisis and other matters of priority and the national security adviser of the interim government. He says he has been to Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government… pic.twitter.com/RlxdTKT6Dr— Sami (@ZulkarnainSaer) May 18, 2025 We examine Khan’s credibility, the timing of his campaign, and the verifiable facts that contradict his narrative. Questionable Credibility and Track Record Zulkarnain Khan rose to prominence through