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Md. Akram Hossain
Student leader Akram Hossain
Personal details
BornJanuary 1997 (age 27)
Nangalkot Union, Nangalkot Upazila, Comilla District, Chittagong
CitizenshipBangladeshi
NationalityBangladeshi
Political partyBangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad, Jatiya Nagorik Committee
Parents
  • Hafiz Alomgir Hossain
  • Mrs. Amena Begum
Alma materUniversity of Dhaka
OccupationPolitician, student leader, entrepreneur
Known for2018 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement, 2018 Bangladesh road-safety protests, 2024 Quota Reform Movement

Md. Akram Hossain is a Bangladeshi student leader and politician, and a member of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee. He has played a significant role as a policymaker in various movements. Notably, he came into the spotlight as one of the six-member liaison committee members formed to design a new political arrangement for the country following the 2024 Student–People's Uprising, which ousted Sheikh Hasina from power during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.[1][2][3][4]In 2024, Akram Hossain once again gained attention when he was selected as a guest for the International Visitor Leadership Program in the United States.[5][6][7][8] During his student years, Akram Hossain served as the Bangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad and participated in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections as a candidate for the position of Literary Secretary.[9]

Early Life and Education

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Akram Hossain was born in January 1997 in Nangalkot, a sub-district of Cumilla District. His father, Hafiz Alamgir, was the imam of a mosque in Dhanmondi, while his mother was a homemaker. Akram spent his childhood in the Dhanmondi area, where his father worked. He completed his Higher Secondary Education (HSC) from Dhaka College and earned a BSS degree in Sociology from Dhaka University. Additionally, he completed a diploma in Digital Marketing from Creative IT.[10]

Early Life and Education

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Akram Hossain was born in January 1997 in Nangalkot, a sub-district of Cumilla District. His father, Hafiz Alamgir, was the imam of a mosque in Dhanmondi, while his mother was a homemaker. Akram spent his childhood in the Dhanmondi area, where his father worked. He completed his Higher Secondary Education (HSC) from Dhaka College and earned a BSS degree in Sociology from Dhaka University. Additionally, he completed a diploma in Digital Marketing from Creative IT.[11]

Political and Social Activities

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Akram Hossain has been actively involved in various political and social movements in Bangladesh. Notably, he played a significant role in the 2018 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement, and also served as an organizer of the 2018 Bangladesh road-safety protests. Later that year, he served a one-year term as the General Secretary of theBangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad at Dhaka University. In 2019, Akram was elected as the Literary Secretary in the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) elections. He closely collaborated with former DUCSU Vice-President Nurul Haq Nur on several initiatives, including demands for transferring seven colleges from Dhaka University’s affiliation, justice for Nusrat Jahan Rafi, and accountability in the Murder of Abrar Fahad In 2023, Akram was appointed as the Joint Secretary of the National Executive Council of the Bangladesh Sadharon Chhatra Odhikar Songrokkhon Parishad. In 2021, he faced abduction, arrest, and alleged torture by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Detective Branch (DB). Two cases were filed against him in the Shahbagh and Motijheel police stations.[12][13][14] In 2022, Akram faced further challenges when he was assaulted by members of the Bangladesh Chhatra League and later arrested by the police while protesting for human rights.[15][16] In 2024, Akram emerged as a key policymaker during the 2024 Bangladesh Quota Reform Movement and played a pivotal role as a board member of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement. Following the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024, Akram was appointed as a member of the six-member liaison committee tasked with advising on new political arrangements. He also became a member of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, established during the July Revolution's aftermath.[17][18][19]

Editorial Roles

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Md. Akram Hossain has served as an editor for two notable publications. He was the editor of the campus magazine Samajchinta and the spokesperson publication Mukti of the Bangladesh Chhatra Odhikar Parishad (Bangladesh Student Rights Council).[20]

Human Rights and Minority Rights Activism

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Akram Hossain has been an active advocate for human rights and minority rights. As a member of the Bangladesh Student Rights Council, he voiced strong opposition to the Digital Security Act, 2018 and joined campaigns advocating for the protection of minority rights in 2022. At Dhaka University, he played a pivotal role in organizing protest rallies, such as the "Protest Assembly for Enforced Disappearances and Detained Individuals in Civilian Attire," calling for the release of political prisoners.[21][22] Beyond national issues, Akram has taken a stand on international matters, notably expressing solidarity with Indian students in 2020 against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). He has also participated in human rights training programs under the International Republican Institute (IRI) and was instrumental in founding Students Against Torture (SAT), a human rights organization documenting violations against students. Additionally, Akram founded Street Light, a social welfare organization supporting street children in Dhaka.

International Visitor Leadership Program Participation

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In 2024, Md. Akram Hossain was selected to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program organized by the U.S. Department of State. This prestigious program invites emerging leaders from around the world to share insights and experiences. Recognized as a promising student leader from Bangladesh, Akram joined the program on October 13, 2024.[23] Through this initiative, he engaged with representatives from various countries, gaining valuable knowledge and experience to enhance his leadership capabilities.

References

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  1. ^ "Anti-Discrimination Student Movement Liaison Committee to Advise the Government". The Daily Ittefaq. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  2. ^ "Student Movement Liaison Committee to Coordinate Within the Government". Daily Jugantor. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  3. ^ "Student Movement Liaison Committee Will Work With the Government". Somoy News. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  4. ^ "Student Leadership Rises Through Movements". Prothom Alo. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  5. ^ "Student Leader Akram to Attend Global Leadership Summit in the U.S." Dainik Shiksha. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  6. ^ "Akram Selected for Global Leadership Summit". Campus Times. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  7. ^ "Student Leader Akram Hossain Selected for Global Leadership Program". The Daily Campus. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  8. ^ "Akram Selected for Global Leadership Summit". Samakal. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  9. ^ "Independent Panel Led by Nur-Rashed-Faruk". Prothom Alo. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  10. ^ "Who is Akram Hossain, Invited to the Global Leadership Program in the United States?". Bonik Barta. 2024-10-12. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  11. ^ "Who is Akram Hossain, Invited to the Global Leadership Program in the United States?". Bonik Barta. 2024-10-12. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  12. ^ "Akram Hossain, General Secretary of DU Unit Chhatra Odhikar Parishad, Arrested". The Daily Star. 2021-04-28.
  13. ^ "Akram Hossain Arrested and Remanded for Two Days". NewsBangla24. 2021-04-28.
  14. ^ "Chhatra Odhikar Parishad Leader Akram Detained". The Daily Ittefaq. 2021-04-28.
  15. ^ "DB Arrests Student Activist Akram". The Business Standard. 2022-04-20.
  16. ^ "Court Grants Bail to Eight DU Student Rights Activists". The Financial Express. 2022-10-20.
  17. ^ "July Revolution's Backdrop Leads to Formation of National Citizen's Committee". Rising BD. 2024-09-10.
  18. ^ "After July Movement, Six-Member Liaison Committee Formed". Bangla News 24. 2024-08-06.
  19. ^ "Student Leader Akram Elected to National Citizen's Committee". The Daily Star. 2024-09-15.
  20. ^ "Inauguration of campus magazine 'Samajchinta' at DU". Bangla Tribune. 2018-11-25.
  21. ^ "Protest rally at DU for release of disappeared and detained". NTV. 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
  22. ^ "SAT presents annual report on student torturing in DU dorm". UNB. 2022-04-01.
  23. ^ "Akram participates in U.S. Global Leadership Program". Amader Shomoy. 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-11-06.
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