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'''Sarjis Alam''' is a [[Bangladeshi]] [[ | {{SHORTDESC: Bangladeshi Student Activist}} | ||
'''Sarjis Alam''' ([[Bengali]]:সারজিস আলম) is a [[Bangladeshi]] [[Student Activism|Student Activist]] and one of the coordinators and leaders of the [[2024 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement|quota reform movement]].<ref name="bhorerkagoj.com">{{cite web|date=2024-07-27|title=Student League's status creates controversy around quota coordinator Sargis|url=https://www.bhorerkagoj.com/politics/726307|access-date=2024-08-09|website=Daily Bhorer Kagoj}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=2024-08-08|title=BNP's Dhaka divisional rally may face challenges|url=https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ozfkmgp0zg|access-date=2024-08-09|website=Prothom Alo}}</ref> He is also one of the coordinators of the [[Anti-Discrimination Student Movement]].<ref>{{cite web|last=|language=bn-BD|title=In this Bengal, the name of the Student League will be erased: Sargis Alam|url=https://www.rtvonline.com/social-media/285168|access-date=2024-08-06|website=RTV}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Anti-Discrimination Student Movement: What coordinators think about forming a political party |url=https://www.bbc.com/bengali/articles/c36n0edgyrjo |work=BBC Bangla |date=August 13, 2024 |language=bn}}</ref> {{Infobox person|name=Sarjis Alam|birth_date={{birth date and age|1998|7|2}}|birth_place=Bamonkumar, Atwari Upazila, Panchagarh District, Bangladesh|nationality=Bangladeshi|education=BAF Shaheen College Dhaka (HSC) and [[University of Dhaka]] (BSc, MSc in Zoology)|known_for=Education and leadership|parents=Aktaruzzaman Saju (father) and Bakera Begum (mother)|alma_mater=BAF Shaheen College Dhaka (HSC) and [[University of Dhaka]] (BSc, MSc in Zoology)}} | |||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:09, 12 January 2025
Sarjis Alam (Bengali:সারজিস আলম) is a Bangladeshi Student Activist and one of the coordinators and leaders of the quota reform movement.[1][2] He is also one of the coordinators of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.[3][4]
| Sarjis Alam | |
|---|---|
| Birthday | 31 May 1998 |
| Birthplace | Bamonkumar, Atwari Upazila, Panchagarh District, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Alma Mater | BAF Shaheen College Dhaka (HSC) and University of Dhaka (BSc, MSc in Zoology) |
| Parents | Aktaruzzaman Saju (father) and Bakera Begum (mother) |
Biography
Early Life and Education
Sarjis Alam was raised in a culturally diverse and non-communal environment near the Bangladesh-India border. He completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) at BAF Shaheen College Dhaka. He later pursued higher education at the University of Dhaka, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) in Zoology.
Family
Sarjis Alam comes from a politically aware family. His father, Aktaruzzaman Saju, is a businessman and a former member of the Awami League, while his mother, Bakera Begum, is a homemaker.
Students movements
Sarjis Alam gained national prominence through his active involvement in the student movement in Bangladesh. As a coordinator of the Anti-Discrimination Students Movement, he advocated for reforms to the country's controversial quota system in government jobs, which many students criticized as inequitable and outdated. This movement, which began as a grassroots campaign, quickly grew into a nationwide protest.[5] In 2019, Alam was elected to the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU), where he represented the interests of students and voiced their demands for systemic reforms.[6] His leadership and ability to mobilize large groups of students earned him significant recognition. The protests reached a climax in 2024, leading to significant political changes in the country, including the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024.[7] Following this political shift, Alam and his fellow activists advocated for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to lead an interim government, reflecting their vision for a reformed and inclusive political landscape.[8] Alam's role in the movement demonstrated his commitment to human rights and youth empowerment, marking him as a key figure in Bangladesh's student activism history.
References
- ↑ Student League's status creates controversy around quota coordinator Sargis Accessed: 2024-08-09.
- ↑ BNP's Dhaka divisional rally may face challenges Accessed: 2024-08-09.
- ↑ In this Bengal, the name of the Student League will be erased: Sargis Alam Accessed: 2024-08-06.
- ↑ Anti-Discrimination Student Movement: What coordinators think about forming a political party
- ↑ Sarjis Alam - Wikipedia
- ↑ If Youth Abandon Politics, Entire Nation Will Suffer - TBS News
- ↑ Student Protests and Political Impact 2024 - TBS News
- ↑ Muhammad Yunus - Wikipedia