Biswas

Article summary

Biswas ( ) (pronounced in Bengali as "bish-shash") is a native Bengali surname, commonly used by the Bengali community of India and Bangladesh. The surname was an honorary title bestowed on persons who were relied upon for the work of accounts, receipts and expenditure. The word Biswas means faith or trust in Bengali. The surname 'Biswas' is not tied to any specific religion or caste, as it is used by both "Hindus, including Brahmins, and Muslims alike". Among Bengali Hindus, the surname is notably associated with various castes, including Forward castes like Kayasthas, Mahishyas and Brahmins as well as Scheduled Castes like Poundras and Namasudras. The surname is also found among Bengali Muslims and Bengali Christians.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1964 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of birth: 1941 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of birth: 1967 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. date of birth: 1978 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1964". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of birth is "1941". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of birth is "1967". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the date of birth is "1978". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
7. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1375435754