When Ikramul Hasan Shakil stepped onto the sands of Inani Beach in Cox’s Bazar on February 25, 2025, he wasn’t just beginning a climb — he was launching a movement. Carrying the weight of his mission and a backpack full of determination, the 31-year-old mountaineer set out on foot with a bold message: protect our oceans, end plastic pollution.

Over 84 days, Shakil walked more than 1,400 kilometers, crossing bustling cities, quiet villages, steep hills, and even swimming across the mighty Jamuna River. Along the way, he met with communities, sparked conversations, and urged people to consider how their daily habits impact the world’s waters.

His destination? The top of the world. On May 19, 2024, Shakil reached the summit of Mount Everest, becoming the seventh Bangladeshi to do so — and the first to connect it to a coastal conservation cause. As he raised the Bangladeshi flag 8,848 meters above sea level, his message was clear: what happens at sea matters everywhere — even at the roof of the Earth.

Shakil’s Sea to Summit expedition was not just a physical feat, but a powerful environmental statement. His journey inspired thousands, raised awareness across borders, and reminded people that the battle against ocean plastic begins with individual action.

“This journey was about more than mountains — it was about the oceans, our environment, and the need to protect what connects us all.” – Ikramul Hasan Shakil

Through this unforgettable expedition, Shakil gave the ocean a new kind of voice — one that echoes from sea level to the summit of Everest.

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