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Sarjis Alam is a Bangladeshi 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]
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| Born | July 2, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Bamonkumar, Atwari Upazila, Panchagarh District, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
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to the country's controversial quota system in government jobs, which many students criticized as inequitable and outdated.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". 2024-07-27. https://www.bhorerkagoj.com/politics/726307.
- ↑ "BNP's Dhaka divisional rally may face challenges". 2024-08-08. https://www.prothomalo.com/bangladesh/ozfkmgp0zg.
- ↑ "In this Bengal, the name of the Student League will be erased: Sargis Alam" (in bn-BD). https://www.rtvonline.com/social-media/285168.
- ↑ "Anti-Discrimination Student Movement: What coordinators think about forming a political party" (in bn). BBC Bangla. August 13, 2024. https://www.bbc.com/bengali/articles/c36n0edgyrjo.
- ↑ Sarjis Alam - Wikipedia
- ↑ If Youth Abandon Politics, Entire Nation Will Suffer - TBS News
- ↑ Student Protests and Political Impact 2024 - TBS News
- ↑ Muhammad Yunus - Wikipedia