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Dhaka, Oct 3, 2024 (BSS) - Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam, who was one of the key coordinators of student-led mass upsurge, has been recognized in Time magazine's prestigious TIME 100 Next list.

The list, published on October 2, recognised 100 emerging global leaders for their substantial contributions to various sectors, including entertainment, politics, activism and business.

This year's selection highlights individuals, who are breaking barriers and establishing new benchmarks in leadership, creativity, and influence.

"Nahid Islam didn't have to get any older than 26 to help bring down one of the most powerful people in the world," says Time magazine in its description of Nahid on the website.

"The sociology graduate is one of the faces of a student movement that kick-started countrywide protests against Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina," reads the Time magazine description.

The description adds: "One of many protest leaders, he (Nahid) became more widely known after being tortured by the country's notorious intelligence services."

Not long after, he delivered the students' one-point demand: Hasina must resign, the magazine describes, mentioning Nahid's remarks: "No one thought she could be toppled."

"The biggest challenge might still lie ahead. Islam is one of two Gen Z ministers in the interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus. Their task: repairing the democratic system that was eroded during the 15-year reign of an increasingly authoritarian government," it adds.

Nahid Islam, hailing from Dhaka city and a master's student in the Sociology Department at Dhaka University, was one of the youngest individuals ever sworn in as an adviser to an interim government in Bangladesh.