Shadik Kayem | |
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মোঃ আবু সাদিক | |
 Shadik at the Suhrawardy Udyan, 2025 | |
| 27th Vice-President of Dhaka University Central Students' Union | |
| Assumed office 14 September 2025 | |
| President | Niaz Ahmed Khan |
| Preceded by | Nurul Haque Nur |
| Central Publication Secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir | |
| Assumed office 19 January 2025 | |
| Central President | Jahidul Islam |
| Preceded by | Azizur Rahman Azad |
| President of the Dhaka University Unit of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir | |
| In office 2024–2025 | |
| Central President | Monzurul Islam |
| Succeeded by | SM Forhad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Md. Abu Shadik |
| Citizenship | Bangladesh |
| Party | Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami |
| Education | University of Dhaka (BA) |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Student • Political activist |
| Known for | |
| Organisation | Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir |
Md. Abu Shadik (Bengali: মোঃ আবু সাদিক), better known as Shadik Kayem (Bengali: সাদিক কায়েম), is a Bangladeshi student activist who has been serving as the Vice-President of the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) since 2025.[1] He was also a leader of the Students Against Discrimination during 2024 quota reform movement.[2][3]
Previously, he served as the President of the University of Dhaka unit of Islami Chhatra Shibir during the 2024 academic session[4][5] and, is currently serving as the central publication secretary of the organization.[6][7]
Early life and education
Shadik Kayem was born in Satkania Upazila of the Chattogram District. His father is a businessman by profession.[8] Kayem began his primary education in Khagrachari. He passed his Dakhil examination in 2014 from Baitush Sharaf Jabbariya Adarsha Madrasah. Following that, he passed his Alim examination in 2016 from the Baitush Sharaf Adarsha Kamil Madrasah in Chattogram and was admitted to the Department of Political Science at the University of Dhaka for the 2016-2017 academic session.[9]
Political career
In 2024, following the student–public uprising, Shadik Kayem publicly disclosed his position of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka University.[10]
He was one of the first to refer to the siege of Ganabhaban event as Fath-e-Ganabhaban (lit. 'Conquest of Ganabhaban'), which he stated,
"The legacy of Fath-e-Makkah, Fath-e-Bangala, and Fath-e-Kustuntiniyya has led us to achieve Fath-e-Ganabhaban."[11][12]
He currently serves as the Central Publication Secretary of Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir.[13]
2025 DUCSU election
Shadik Kayem contested the Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) as the Vice President (VP) candidate from the United Students' Alliance panel.[14] He was elected Vice President (VP) with 14,042 votes. His closest rival, Abidul Islam Khan of the Bangladesh Jatiotabadi Chatra Dal, received 5,708 votes.[15][16] He officially assumed office on September 14, 2025.[17][18]
Electoral history
| Year | Election | Position | Party/Alliance | Votes | Percentage | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | DUCSU Election | Vice President | United Students' Alliance (USA) | 14,042 | 47.99% | Elected |
See also
References
- ^ "Final results announced: Shadik Kayem elected as DUCSU VP". Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 10 September 2025. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
- ^ "Zulkar Nine highlights the events of july - banglanews24.com". banglanews24.com. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Shibir's Shadik was the hero behind the July Revolution: Zulkar Nine Sayer". jaijaidinbd.com. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Who is Shadik Kayem, introduced as the DU Shibir president?". kalerkantho.com (in Bengali). September 2024. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Who is this Shadik Kayem, the hidden identity of DU Shibir president?". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Shibir's important positions held by DU's Sibgatullah and Shadik Kayem". kalerkantho.com (in Bengali). January 2025. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
- ^ "Give fuel before the lamp goes out: Shibir leader Shadik Kayem". jugantor.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Who is this Shadik Kayem, the DU Shibir president who hid his identity?". Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Who is this Shadik Kayem, introduced as the DU Shibir president?". Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). 22 September 2024. Retrieved 8 September 2025.
- ^ Hawlader, Asif (22 September 2024). "President of Shibir's DU unit goes public, sparks debate". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Student leader Shadik Kayem on July 36". Bhorer Kagoj. 23 September 2024.
- ^ "The Victory of 36th July Was a Result of Collective Contribution: Shadik Kayem". Bangla Hour. 24 September 2024.
- ^ "Shadik Kayem among newly appointed Shibir secretaries". Jagonews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Shadik Kayem casts his vote in DUCSU election". The Daily Ittefaq (in Bengali). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Shadik Kayem elected VP, Farhad elected GS". Manab Zamin. Retrieved 2025-09-10.
- ^ Sorkar, Shubha Zinia Chowdhury, MD. Mahfuzur Rahman. "DUCSU Election: Chhatra Shibir's Shadik elected VP, Farhad GS, Mahiuddin AGS". Prothom Alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-09-10.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "First meeting of DUCSU held today". BSS. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ^ "No personal victory, 'July generation' won Ducsu polls: VP Shadik Kayem". The Business Standard. 14 September 2025. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
External links
Quotations related to Shadik Kayem at Wikiquote- Media related to Shadik Kayem at Wikimedia Commons
- Shadik Kayem on Facebook
