The Inspiring Journey of First Lieutenant Shaikh Al Amin: A Story of Leadership, Service, and Excellence

Akbar Haider Kiron

NEW YORK — Demonstrating exceptional leadership, academic brilliance, and dedicated public service, Bangladeshi-American First Lieutenant Shaikh Al Amin has emerged as a beacon of inspiration within the diaspora. From student governance to corporate IT, and onto the frontlines of law enforcement and the military, 1LT Amin’s journey reflects an unwavering commitment to duty and service.

Early Life and Academic Excellence

Born and raised in Khulna, Bangladesh, Shaikh Al Amin immigrated to the United States in 2006. His leadership journey began at York College, CUNY, where he served as Student Government President and Vice Chairperson of the CUNY University Student Senate—representing over 450,000 students across 28 campuses.

A Thurgood Marshall College Scholar, 1LT Amin received the CUNY Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Leadership Award in 2015. He later earned his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Lehman College, CUNY, graduating with a perfect 4.0 GPA.

Corporate Career and NYPD Service

Before transitioning full-time into public safety, 1LT Amin built a distinguished civilian career working with several Fortune 500 companies, including FactSet Research Systems, TEKsystems Inc., Nestlé Waters NA, and Eversource Energy. He held key technical and supervisory roles, such as Senior Software Solution Analyst and Lead Software Quality Assurance Analyst.

Driven by a passion to serve his community, 1LT Amin joined the New York City Police Department (NYPD). Currently serving with distinction in the Transit District and the Special Operations Division, he was honored with the Excellent Police Duty Award for his meritorious service.

Distinguished Military Service and Overseas Deployment

1LT Amin enlisted in the U.S. Army in November 2018 as a Human Resources Specialist and advanced to the rank of HR Sergeant in 2022. Pursuing commissioned leadership, he attended Officer Candidate School and earned his commission as a Second Lieutenant from Fort Benning (now Fort Moore) on February 3, 2023.

During his deployment to the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) with U.S. Army Central and Area Support Group Jordan, 1LT Amin took on vital operational roles:

Postal Officer in Charge (OIC): Overseeing postal operations across six Forward Operating Bases, he managed over 1.15 million pounds of mail and spearheaded process improvements that reduced processing times by 50%.

Voting Assistance Officer (VAO): He established a comprehensive program that enabled 278 military personnel to cast absentee ballots in the election, earning top recognition from U.S. Army Human Resources Command (HRC).

Unit Movement Officer (UMO): Managed the movement and redeployment of key personnel and equipment with 100% accountability and zero safety incidents.

His service has been recognized with numerous military awards, including the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with "M" Device), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and the Driver and Mechanic Badge.

Family and Legacy

Beyond his public achievements, 1LT Amin credits his success to the steadfast support of his family. He resides in Queens, New York, with his wife, Nanchi Liza, and their two children, Mumin and Fatiha, alongside his parents, Shaikh Nawshad Akhtar and Mrs. Feroza Akter, and his younger brother, Mamun.

First Lieutenant Shaikh Al Amin’s journey serves as a powerful testament to hard work, devotion to country, and the impactful contributions of the Bangladeshi-American community on the global stage.