About us

Our Aims and Objectives

Conducting Health and Humanities Research: To initiate and support research initiatives focusing on public health and humanitarian development.
Empowerment of Vulnerable Groups: To empower women, children, youth, the elderly, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities.
Promoting Human Rights & Equality: To advocate for human rights, gender equity, and social inclusion across all levels of society.
Building Capacity & Awareness: To organize awareness campaigns, seminars, workshops, conferences, and training programs.
Providing Patient Welfare & Rehabilitation: To provide support for patient care, welfare services, and comprehensive rehabilitation.
Knowledge Sharing: To publish research findings, journals, and policy recommendations to drive systemic change.
Developing Strategic Partnerships: To strengthen collaborations and partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, universities, and international organizations.
Promoting Sustainable Development: To promote volunteerism, grassroots innovation, and sustainable development goals aligned with the UN SDGs.

Legal Compliance Clause: Any objective or objectives contrary to Section 20 of the Societies Registration Act 1860 shall be considered ineffective.

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Our Honorable Executive Members

MOHAMMAD SADIKUL ISLAM

Secretary of SAHRA

Assistant Secretary General, Bangladesh Federal Journalists Union (BFJU)

Dr. Mohammad Sadikul Islam (born January 15, 1985) is an esteemed Bangladeshi journalist, researcher, environmental organizer, and social activist. With nearly two decades of professional experience in the media sector, Dr. Islam currently serves as the Staff Reporter and Bureau Chief (Rajshahi) for The Daily Kaler Kantho, one of Bangladesh’s leading national daily newspapers. Concurrently, he holds the position of Executive Editor for the news portal Daily Citizen Voice. Beyond his career in journalism, he contributes significantly to environmental conservation, historical research, and institutional governance.

Personal Profile & Family Background: Dr. Islam was born into a respected Muslim family in the village of Chawk Daulatpur, located in the Shibganj Upazila of the Chapainawabganj district, Bangladesh. He is the son of the late Mohammad Abdus Samad Ali and Nurjahan Begum. He represents a unique blend of intellectual rigorousness, media professionalism, and dedicated civic duty.

Educational Background: Dr. Islam possesses a distinguished and multi-disciplinary academic record:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D., 2019): Successfully earned his doctoral degree from the University of Rajshahi.
Master of Social Sciences (MSS): Obtained his Master’s degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Rajshahi.
Legal Education (Ongoing): To integrate a legal perspective into his professional work, he is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree at Dhanmondi Law College, Dhaka.
Early Education: Completed his primary and secondary education tiers at Shibganj Fazil Madrasah, Chapainawabganj Government College, and the historic Rajshahi College.

Journalism & Media Career: Dr. Islam entered the field of journalism during his student years. For the past 17 years, he has been working with dedication and integrity within the media landscape of the northern region of Bangladesh.

Current Portfolios: Staff Reporter and Bureau Chief (Rajshahi) at The Daily Kaler Kantho, Executive Editor at Daily Citizen Voice.

Experiences: Previously served as the Rajshahi Bureau Representative for Diganta Television, and the Northern Region Representative for the renowned English daily The Asian Age and the national daily Daily Amar Sangbad.

Publications and Literary Work: As a writer and researcher, Dr. Islam documents pivotal contemporary events in Bangladesh’s history. His widely acclaimed book, “July Gonoobhyuttan August Biplob” (July Mass Uprising, August Revolution), was published by Oitijjhya, one of the country’s premier publishing houses, and has received extensive reader appreciation and critical acclaim.

Organizational Leadership & Social Activism: He has established himself as a highly capable organizer, holding key leadership positions across various professional, environmental, and research-based platforms:

Media & Journalism Leadership-
Assistant Secretary General: Elected central leader of the Bangladesh Federal Union of Journalists (BFUJ).
Former General Secretary: Served the Rajshahi Union of Journalists (RUJ), actively working to protect journalists’ rights.
Former President: Led the historic and prestigious Rajshahi Press Club as its President.

Institutional Governance & Research

Syndicate Member: Appointed as an honorable member of the Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) Syndicate, contributing directly to higher education governance.
Research & Publication Secretary: Serves in this executive role at Heritage Rajshahi, a traditional institution dedicated to regional history and historical research.
Environmental & River Conservation Movements- Joint General Secretary: Serves the Rajshahi branch of the Bangladesh Nodi Bachao Andolan (Save the River Movement Bangladesh). He has long been actively involved in grassroots advocacy and research-driven initiatives aimed at protecting Bangladesh’s rivers and conserving the environment.

Multifaceted Professional Experience & Training: In addition to journalism, Dr. Islam brings direct administrative and developmental experience from the healthcare and education sectors:

Healthcare Administration: Amassed 3 years of organizational experience serving as an Administrative Officer at a hospital.
Educational Leadership: Contributed to early childhood education and management as the Principal and CEO of a kindergarten school.

Specialized Training:

Completed advanced professional courses in journalism at the Press Institute of Bangladesh (PIB).
Received specialized training on Gender Issues.
Completed multiple leadership and humanitarian training courses under the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society and the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC).

Summary Profile: Dr. Mohammad Sadikul Islam uniquely blends media professionalism with intellectual research and active civic duty. Whether through impactful writing, river and environmental conservation efforts, or volunteering for humanitarian causes, he remains a deeply socially conscious community worker and a progressive voice for positive societal transformation.

MD. SHORIFUL ISLAM SAYED

Treasurer of SAHRA

Administrative Officer of Padma Clinic & Diagnostic Centre, Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi, Bangladesh.

Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed was born in 1976 into a middle-class respectable Muslim family in Namonimgachi, on the bank of the Mahananda River, in Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh. He is the 2nd son of Md. Amir Hossain and Mosammat Mahfuza Begum.

Family Heritage and Ancestry: Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed comes from a family with a long-rooted heritage in Chapainawabganj. His grandfather was the late Sazzad Ali Biswas, his great-grandfather was the late Moslem Uddin Biswas, and his great-great-grandfather was Kalu Paikar. The ancestral home of his paternal family was in the Natun Hat Chowmohoni area, which is currently within Chapainawabganj Municipality. Around the 1930s, his grandfather Late Sazzad Ali Biswas began permanently residing in the neighboring village of Namonimgachi, situated along the Mahananda River. Over the years, the family faced repeated river erosion and displacement. Eventually, on 11 November 1982, the family established a permanent residence in the area. This place subsequently became closely associated with the family history and upbringing of Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed.

Educational Life: Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed began his formal education in his local community. In 1985, he successfully completed the fifth grade and was awarded a scholarship. He completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examination in 1991 from the historic Nawabganj Harimohan Government High School, Chapainawabganj, securing First Division. In 1993, he successfully completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from Nawabganj Government College. He subsequently pursued higher education at Rajshahi College under the National University of Bangladesh. He obtained his B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics in 1998 and completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics in 1999.

Professional Career: Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed began his professional career in 2002 by joining the renowned pharmaceutical company "The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd." as a Medical Representative. Through dedication, professionalism and consistent performance, he received a series of promotions. He subsequently served as:

Senior Medical Representative
MPO (Medical Promotion Officer)
Senior MPO and
Area Manager under some reputed pharmaceutical companies. On 1 June 2007, he received his final promotion at Ibn Sina and assumed responsibility as an Area Manager. During his tenure as Area Manager, he served in the Pabna Area for approximately two years and subsequently in the Natore Area for approximately two years. After leaving Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd., he continued his career in pharmaceutical sales management. From 2011 to 2013, he worked as a District Sales Manager (DSM), Chapainawabganj, at Pharmasia Limited. Then he joined Astra Biopharma Limited, where he served as District Sales Manager, Chapainawabganj, from 2014 until 30 September 2015.

Running Profession: From October-1, 2015, Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed continuing his running professional responsibility at Padma Clinic & Diagnostic Centre , Hospital Road, Chapainawabganj, as an Administrative Officer. From the begining, he has been serving the institution with dedication, sincerity and professional competence. Through his administrative experience and organizational skills, he has been actively involved in the management and development of the institution. Social and Humanitarian Activities Alongside his professional responsibilities. He has also been involved in various types of social and humanitarian activities. Since December 2022, he has been serving as the Treasurer of Social Action for Health & Humanities Research Advancement (SAHRA). Through this role, he continues to contribute to social development, health-related initiatives and humanitarian activities, reflecting his commitment to serving society beyond his professional career.

Personal Journey and Values: The life journey of Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed reflects a combination of family heritage, perseverance, education, professional dedication and social responsibility. Growing up in a family that experienced repeated challenges caused by river erosion, he developed an appreciation for resilience, hard work and determination from an early age. His educational achievements in mathematics, followed by a successful career spanning the pharmaceutical industry, sales management and healthcare administration, demonstrate his commitment to continuous growth and professional excellence. Today, he continues his professional responsibilities at Padma Clinic & Diagnostic Center while remaining engaged in social and humanitarian activities. His journey from a riverside middle-class Muslim family in Namonimgachi to a responsible professional and social contributor in Chapainawabganj is a testament to perseverance, dedication and the value of education. Md. Shoriful Islam Sayed's life story is one of continuous learning, professional development, family heritage and a commitment to serving people and society.