Shykh Seraj’s 63th birthday today

Today is the birthday of noted journalist, media personality and agriculture development activist Shykh Seraj.

He was born in 1954 in Chandpur.

Seraj earned his M.A. degree in Geography from the University of Dhaka.

Seraj co-anchored a television series Mati O Manush (Men and Soil) on Bangladesh Television since 1982.

The television program featured investigative documentaries and in-depth reporting and points out solutions to the various problems that farmers face.

In his work, Seraj visits remote areas, talks with farmers, conducts filming, searches for stories, and encourages young educated generations to engage in farming.

In 1999, he became the director of News at Channel i. In 2004, Seraj started a new programme at Channel i named Hridoye Mati O Manush (Soil and Men in Heart) based on the format of his earlier program Mati O Manush.

Seraj created a game show where contestants compete for best farm skills.

He has been awarded more than fifty honours and accolades for his works including Ashoka Fellow, United Nations FAO’s AH Boerma Award for the period of 2008-2009, Gusi Peace Prize in 2015 from Philippines, Bangladesh Economic Association Gold Medal, UK’s BCA Golden Jubilee Honour Award, prestigious recognition from British House of Commons, Green Award from Birmingham community, Dr Ibrahim Memorial Gold Medal, and Ranada Prasad Saha Gold Medal.