Md Saddam Hossain Roni
Md Saddam Hossain Roni
Social Activist | Youth Leader | Founder of SHADOW & Talk Hope| Suicide Prevention Advocate
Md Saddam Hossain Roni (born 7 May 1994) is a Bangladeshi social activist, youth leader, and humanitarian, widely known for his pioneering work in mental health awareness and suicide prevention through the project Talk Hope. He is the Founder of SHADOW – Society for Humanity And Development Over the World, and currently serves as the Country Head of the World Human Rights Forum (WHRF) in Bangladesh.
Early Life & Education
- Born: 7 May 1994
- Father’s Name: Md Khorshed Alam Bhuiyan (Retired Police Officer)
- Mother’s Name: Saleha Akter
- Hometown: Feni District | Lives in Dhaka and Cumilla, Bangladesh
Education:
- BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) – AIUB
- HSC (Science) – Comilla Govt. College
- SSC (Science) – Comilla Modern High School
Career & Contributions
SHADOW (Founder): A nonprofit focused on social development, youth empowerment, and humanitarian assistance.
Talk Hope (Founder): A mental health initiative offering free psychological support, awareness seminars, and suicide prevention services.
Professional Roles:
- Brand Development Officer – Sthapona Architectural Consultants Ltd.
- CEO – SHADOW IT
- Management Head – SHADOW Communications
- Managing Director – SHADOW Engineering Solutions
Rotary and Youth Leadership Involvement
Rotary International (RI):
- Chief Adviser – Rotary Interact Alumni Association of South Asia (RIAASA)
- Paul Harris Fellow (6+)
- Rotary Youth Leadership All-Stars 2017
- Rotaract Learning Facilitator, Chief District Rotaract Trainer, etc.
Notable Roles:
- First District Interact Representative, RI District 3282
- Charter President & Secretary – Interact/Rotaract Clubs
- RYLA 2017 Team Leader
- Member – Rotarian Action Group for Peace
- Endorser – Rotary Peace Fellowship (2022–2024)
Certifications & Skills
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate
- Google Project Management & IT Support Certificates
- Psychological First Aid – Johns Hopkins University
- Gender Analytics – University of Toronto
Affiliations
- Life Member – Bangladesh Red Crescent Society
- Adult Scout Leader – Abani Open Air Scout Group
- Country Head – WHRF
- Founder – RIAASA
Recognitions
- Rotary Youth Leadership All-Star – 2017
- Paul Harris Fellow (6+ times)
- Featured by Rotary, Rotaract & Interact
- International speaker and youth trainer
Contact & Links
- LinkedIn: [1](https://linkedin.com/in/roni0705)
- Facebook: [2](https://facebook.com/roni0705)
- SHADOW Page: [3](https://www.facebook.com/shadow.org)
