Biography of Sadikul Islam

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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.