Nahiyan Zaman Sammo

Nahiyan Zaman Sammo (born 16 January 2009) is a Bangladeshi writer, poet, and cultural activist, widely recognized for his literary contributions and leadership in youth cultural engagement. He is the founding president of Rupam – A Cultural Forum and currently serves as the Cultural Prefect at Dhaka Residential Model College.

Early life and Education

Nahiyan was born in Alfadanga, a subdistrict of Faridpur, Bangladesh, to government employee parents, Mollah Kamruzzaman and Shamima Nasrin. Encouraged early on, he started writing poems at age eight during Grade 2. He is a student at Dhaka Residential Model College, where—despite joining as a new residential student in Grade XI—he was elected Cultural Prefect.

Writing and Cultural Activism

He regularly writes poems and short stories published in national dailies and weeklies. His first poetry collection, Nokkhotrer Noishobdo, is praised for its lyrical depth and philosophical insight, exploring themes like silence, existence, and beauty.

In 2024, he founded Rupam – A Cultural Forum, a youth-led platform promoting creative expression and Bengali culture. As Cultural Prefect of his college, he leads and organizes cultural programs, inspiring student engagement.

Literary Works

• Nokkhotrer Noishobdo – Poetry Collection

• Poems and short stories in leading national dailies and weeklies

Awards and Recognitions

• Best Student of Alfadanga Upazila – National Education Week 2023 (School Section)
• Winner (Junior Category) – Online Regional Mathematical Olympiad 2022
• Most Meritorious Student (9th–10th Section, Alfadanga Upazila): Language & Literature; Mathematics & Computer; Science
• First Prize in Quizzing – Jatiya Shishu Puroshkar Protijogita (2022 & 2023, Upazila Level; also district-level recognition)
• First in Poetry Recitation – Jatiya Shishu Puroshkar Protijogita (2022 & 2023, Upazila Level; district-level awards as well)
• First in Extempore Speech – Jatiya Shishu Puroshkar Protijogita (2022 & 2023, Upazila Level; and district-level awards)
• First Place in Extempore Speech (Higher Secondary Category) – 9th National Cultural Jubilation (Notre Dame Cultural Club)

Personal Life

Nahiyan attributes his worldview to the support of his parents, Mollah Kamruzzaman and Shamima Nasrin. Beyond literary and academic pursuits, he works toward societal betterment through culture and writing.

Vision

Committed to enriching Bangladesh’s intellectual and cultural sphere, he aims to inspire youth through creative expression and cultural awareness.