Shykh Seraj


Shykh Seraj is a Bangladeshi journalist, media personality and agriculture development activist. He was awarded Ekushey Padak in 1995 and Independence Award in 2018 by the Government of Bangladesh.

Early life

Seraj completed SSC from Khilgaon Govt. High School & HSC from Notre Dame College, Dhaka. Seraj earned his M.A. degree in geography from the University of Dhaka.

Career

Seraj co-anchored a television series Mati O Manush 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 based on the format of his earlier program Mati O Manush.
Seraj created a game show where contestants compete for best farm skills.

Awards and honors