After nearly two decades of political activism, arrests, and imprisonment, Shimul Ahmed has emerged as a prominent name in discussions for the post of General Secretary of Dhaka North Jubo Dal.
Beginning his career as a grassroots organizer in the Southkhan Union unit in 2002, he subsequently held key roles in Uttara Model and West Thana units, served as a Joint Convener of Dhaka North Jubo Dal, and led the Mirpur zone team. His political journey has been marked by significant challenges, including spending 58 days in prison following protests demanding the release of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 56 days in custody after an arrest from the central office in August 2023, and a 16-month imprisonment in 2010. In addition to facing political cases during the 2024 national election and the July-August student movement, Ahmed served on committees for the 2026 Dhaka-18 by-election.
Alongside his political career, he is involved in social initiatives, serves as Joint Secretary General of Human Aid and Trust International, and is a member of both the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and the Bangladesh Live and Chilled Food Exporters Association. While grassroots workers widely support his bid due to his constant presence during difficult times, the BNP leadership is yet to make an official decision.
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Reported by H M Mahmud Hasan • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
