SM Shaikat, has been chosen as one of the 2025 Goldin Global Fellows—a prestigious year-long leadership program that brings together 22 changemakers from around the world. The Goldin Global Fellows program convenes a Community of Practice where participants collaborate, learn, and lead efforts to drive sustainable social change in their communities. Fellows are selected for…
Mob justice does not punish sexual violence; it deepens the culture of fear. Survivors may hesitate to come forward, worried that their accusations could lead to more violence rather than legal action. In some cases, women who report rape have faced community backlash, accused of “bringing shame” or even being targeted themselves. Meanwhile, perpetrators learn…
এস এম সৈকত সঙ্গত কারণেই আমাদের রাজনীতি থেকে সমাজনীতি, সমরনীতি থেকে অর্থনীতি সবক্ষেত্রে নেতৃত্ব একটি অপরিহার্য ও অনস্বীকার্য প্রয়োজনের নাম। নেতৃত্বহীন কোনো আয়োজনকে বিনা সংকোচে ব্যর্থ বলে দিতে পারে যে কেউ। বাংলাদেশের সৃষ্টি থেকে এখন অবধি অনেকবার নাগরিকদের ভালোমন্দের সিদ্ধান্তের ক্ষেত্রে রাজনৈতিক নেতৃত্বকেই দায়িত্ব দেওয়া হয়েছে। ব্যর্থতার পরিণতিতে তাদেরকে চরম মূল্যও দিতে হয়েছে অনেকবার। কেউ…
একটা সময় আমরা সবাই চুপ ছিলাম। ইচ্ছে করে নয়, কালো আইন, অপশাসনের বেড়াজালে বিপর্যস্ত না হবার শঙ্কায়। কথা বললেই হুমকি-ধামকি, লিখতে গেলে সাইবার আইনের খড়গ, আর ভিন্নমতকে সহিংসতা দিয়ে দমনের সময়টিতে জনমানুষের জবাব ছিল ‘নীরবতা’। সরব রাজনীতির মানুষেরা নিজেরাও দেশান্তরী হয়ে, গা ঢাকা দিয়ে বেড়িয়েছেন। পকেট বিরোধী পক্ষ সৃষ্টি করে, লালন পালন করে, ড্রয়িং রুম…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has completely failed to protect the human rights of citizens, a fact that is now clear to the entire nation. Over the past 15 years, this submissive commission has been entirely ineffective in ensuring citizens’ rights as per the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Constitution of Bangladesh, and…
Dhaka, Bangladesh – On Austrian National Day 2024, SERAC-Bangladesh and its Executive Director, SM Shaikat, received the prestigious Intercultural Achievement Award from the Austrian Government. The award ceremony, held at Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel in Dhaka, was graced by Ambassador Katharina Wieser, who personally presented the accolade. The award recognizes Peace Adda, a visionary…
It is essential to reflect on the state of global healthcare, particularly in countries like Bangladesh, where ensuring access to quality health services remains a persistent challenge. The theme for this year’s World Health Day, ‘My health, my right’, underscores the fundamental importance of healthcare as a human right and calls for concerted efforts to…
The Internet has become one undeniable and undetachable invisible to human beings, from highly busy cities to remote geographies, and it has taught us what is ‘global village’ in reality. Just like in one physical place where people can chat, share thoughts, engage in conversations, debates, assist, or even confront each other, the internet or…
Being one of the most densely populated nations, Bangladesh is a home to 64 million children, who are below the age of 18, in other words 40% of the country’s total population as per the UNICEF data. Further research from BIDS reveals that its major city streets give shelter to about 1.5 million of them,…
SM Shaikat has emerged as a visionary leader, dedicated to addressing urban challenges and advocating for youth engagement in global governance. His remarkable contributions to urban development and his proactive role in fostering change have solidified his position as a key player on the international stage. One of Shaikat’s most notable achievements was his election…