Ikramul Hasan Shakil
Ikramul Hasan Shakil | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1994 Gazipur, Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Uttara Engineering College |
| Occupation(s) | Mountaineer, Adventurer |
| Known for | Seventh Bangladeshi to summit Mount Everest, "Sea to Summit" expedition |
| Website | https://ikramulhasanshakil.com/ |
Ikramul Hasan Shakil (Bengali: ইকরামুল হাসান শাকিল; born 1994) is a Bangladeshi mountaineer and adventurer who became the seventh Bangladeshi to summit Mount Everest. He reached the summit on 19 May 2025 at 6:45 am Bangladesh time. Inspired by Australian mountaineer Tim Macartney-Snape, he named his expedition "Sea to Summit," reflecting his journey from sea level at Cox's Bazar to the summit of Everest.
Early life and education
[edit]Shakil was born in 1994 in Bagchala village, Kaliakair Upazila, Gazipur District, Bangladesh. He started his education at Bagchala Government Primary School and completed his Secondary School Certificate (SSC) from Janata High School in Gazipur. Later, he studied Textile Engineering at Uttara Engineering College in Dhaka.[1]
Mount Everest expedition
[edit]On 25 February 2025, Shakil began his "Sea to Summit" expedition from Inani Beach, Cox's Bazar. Over approximately 84 days, he trekked about 1,300 kilometers on foot through challenging terrain to reach the summit of Mount Everest.[2] His journey emphasized environmental sustainability and self-reliance, and his achievement was widely recognized nationally and internationally.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "হিমালয়ের দুর্গম গিরিতে নির্ভীক শাকিল". Dainik Bangla (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "From sea to summit: Shakil walks from Cox's Bazar to conquer Everest". The Business Standard. 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
- ^ "History made: Shakil becomes first Bangladeshi to summit Everest". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
