“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
– Martin Luther King Jr.
Since ancient times, there have been several leaders and civil rights activists who have worked tirelessly to promote equality, eradicate injustice, and help minorities get equal rights. Every action of the civil activists required a lot of bravery and courage, and without their support, citizens could not have achieved racial equality and civil rights. One such civil activist is Dr. Muhammad Fakhrul Islam, who has transformed the lives of many not only as a civil activist but also as an entrepreneur.
Leaders and civil activists like Dr. Islam not only work for the welfare of their communities but also support them in different causes and movements that make history and whose impact can be felt by the world forever. They are willing to make huge sacrifices so that the generations to come won’t have to suffer the way they did. Civil activists stand against all types of oppression, suffering, and injustice and are always ready to rise to the occasion to make their voices heard. An activist confronts those in authority and inspires others in the community to join them in the struggle to achieve justice.
To bring political and social change, civil activists like Dr. Islam take direct action, even when the rest of the world is silent. People like him strive to bring meaningful and progressive change in society so that the community can lead a better life. In addition, they help those in need and inspire others to do the same by reaching out to them.
Civil activists like Dr. Islam believe that a system that promotes equality, racial justice, and civil rights is the key to unlocking a better future for the overall society. These civil rights activists and leaders appear at the forefront in times of need and fight against corrupt systems and injustice to put their nation on the path to equality. Activists fight for freedom, justice, and civil rights and against social, economic, political, or environmental movements that can harm society in any way.
Dr. Islam was born in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and attended the Government Tolaram University College to acquire a Bachelor of Social Science degree. Later he enrolled in Habibullah Bahar University College to earn a Master of Social Science degree in the field of Political Science, and to gain more knowledge of the business world, he joined Darul Ihsan University, where he received his Master of Business Administration degree. In 2011, He completed Ph.D. in International Trade from the Atlantic University. He has also earned an MBA degree from NIBM Global, India majoring in export-import and international trade management.
Dr. Islam is a multi-faceted individual who has achieved success not only as a civil activist but also as an entrepreneur. He is known around the world as the founder of MEXIMCO Group, a multinational corporation that specializes in the export, import, and general supply of capital electronic, machinery, telecommunication, and electrical products and equipment. He is also the founder and Secretary General of China Bangladesh Friendship Center CBFC, which is a bilateral social organization between China and Bangladesh. Other than these, he is the trustee chairperson and founder of Dr. Muhammad Fakhrul Islam Foundation, a charitable organization that is located in Bangladesh, and the owner of the Society for Social Entrepreneurship Development Alternative (Soseda), a non-governmental organization working for underprivileged people.
Other than serving as a leader of his businesses, Dr. Islam has also worked as an additional district coordinator at Rotary International. Dr. Islam has been serving as a member of multiple organizations, including the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, Bangladesh Computer Samity, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chinese Economists Society Inc., HKMA, Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Hong Kong, Bangladesh Association of Hong Kong, Royal Asiatic Society Hong Kong, and Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce HK.
Individuals like Dr. Islam are very important to society not only because of their entrepreneurial endeavors and charitable initiatives but also because they oppose slavery, segregation, patriarchy, and oppression. People like him create awareness regarding the most pressing issues in society and also inspire others.
Civil activists are often negatively depicted by the media, but in reality, they are crucial for the betterment of a community. In a world full of corruption, we need these civil activists to push us, talk to us, teach us, contradict us, and defy us. They not only change our perceptions of the world we live in but also push us to become better. Rather than labeling or prejudging civil activists, we should praise their conviction and knowledge.
Civil rights activists and leaders like Dr. Islam play a very vital role in bringing about positive change in society. The courageous actions and endless efforts of civil rights activists like Dr. Islam can influence others and transform the lives of many. The right to equality is one of the most important things an individual can have, and by looking at these activists and leaders and using their actions as a model for what to do in the future, we can ensure that equality will continue to grow and become a fundamental principle across the world. The struggle for civil rights might be long and exhausting, but it is worth the effort.
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