I was born on April 5, 1987, into a respected Muslim family in Bangladesh and grew up in the capital city, Dhaka. I completed my O Level and A Level from Scholastica School before moving to the United Kingdom for higher education at the University of Hertfordshire. There, I completed my undergraduate degree and Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and then returned to Bangladesh.

After finishing my postgraduate studies in 2011, I worked with several local automobile companies to gain professional experience until returning to Dhaka in 2015 to become involved in our family business. Although I had opportunities to build a career abroad, I chose a different path.

I grew up in a political environment from a very young age, and I firmly believe that sound politics is impossible without patriotism. My father was a Freedom Fighter, a prominent politician of Bangladesh, a former minister, and the last mayor of the undivided Dhaka City Corporation.

He also served as a Vice Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and was the President of BNP for the undivided city of Dhaka for a long time. Above all, my father was a Freedom Fighter—this is the identity I value the most.

Considering my family background and driven by deep patriotism, I returned to the country. Initially, I may not have planned to enter politics, but later, following my family’s wishes, my father’s guidance, and the advice of senior leaders in the party, I began my political journey with a strong desire to stand beside the people.

Many say I am young—and that is true. But when I was only four years old, I had already seen my father serve as a minister. As I grew up, I participated in all of my father’s election campaigns. In reality, that is when I first began to understand politics.