| Profession | Columnist, Poet, Filmmaker |
|---|---|
| Fields | Literature, Filmmaking, Environmental Advocacy |
| Birthplace | Khulna, Bangladesh |
| Education | Disaster Science and Management, Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur |
| Organization | Coastal Insight Bangladesh (CIBD) — (Founder) ReEarth Club BRUR (Founder & Secretary) |
| Recognition | Film for Change 2026 Oxfam Bangladesh |
| Website | www.al-sharia.com |
AL Sharia is a Bangladeshi columnist, poet, filmmaker, and environmental advocate. He is currently studying Disaster Science and Management at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. His work focuses on climate justice, indigenous voices, and socially conscious storytelling. Through journalism, filmmaking, and social advocacy, he seeks to bring greater attention to the lived realities of coastal and marginalized communities, as well as issues of environmental inequality and justice.
He is the founder of Coastal Insight Bangladesh (CIBD), an initiative focused on coastal communities, environmental challenges, and climate vulnerability. In 2026, he received the “Film for Change 2026” award from Oxfam Bangladesh, recognizing his work in filmmaking and storytelling for social change.
Early Life and Background
AL Sharia has a deep connection with both Khulna, a climate-vulnerable coastal region of Bangladesh, and Rangpur. Growing up in Khulna, his experiences with coastal vulnerability, river erosion, cyclones, salinity, and climate-induced displacement have influenced his writing and creative work.
Education
He is currently pursuing undergraduate studies in Disaster Science and Management at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. He previously completed his higher secondary education at Government Sundarban Adarsha College, Khulna.
Career
Literature and Journalism
AL Sharia writes columns and opinion pieces for several national newspapers and publications in Bangladesh. His writing primarily focuses on climate change, environmental justice, coastal communities, indigenous and marginalized voices, disaster risk, and social awareness. He is also a poet, lyricist, and translator.
His writings have appeared in publications including:
Organizations and Initiatives
AL Sharia is the founder of Coastal Insight Bangladesh (CIBD), an initiative focused on coastal environments, climate vulnerability, and the lives and livelihoods of coastal communities. He is also associated with ReEarth Club BRUR, a student-led environmental organization at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur, where he has been involved in environmental advocacy and youth-led initiatives.
Film and Visual Media
He has a particular interest in filmmaking as a tool for social change. His visual storytelling focuses on communities and issues that are often underrepresented in mainstream narratives. In 2026, his filmmaking work was recognized through Oxfam Bangladesh’s Film for Change 2026 initiative. His documentary interests include coastal vulnerability, marginalized communities, displacement, inequality, and the human dimensions of environmental change.
Climate Advocacy and International Engagement
Climate justice is a central theme of AL Sharia’s work. Through journalism, filmmaking, youth initiatives, and advocacy, he engages with issues related to climate change and its disproportionate impacts on vulnerable communities.
He has worked with or participated in initiatives involving organizations and platforms including:
- UNDP Bangladesh
- Save the Children Bangladesh
- Oxfam Bangladesh
- Bangladesh Youth Environment Initiative (BYEI)
- Future Nation Platform
- ReEarth Club BRUR
- Coastal Insight Bangladesh (CIBD)
Books and Songs
- Ei Raktajoba Tomar Amar (এই রক্তজবা তোমার আমার) — Poetry
- Ekla Pathik – Song
- Boddho Ekta Khachar Pakhi – Song
- Olik Dupur – Song
- Tomay Dilam – Song
- Purono Premer Chithi – Song
- Concrete Shohor – Song