My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Nishit Dey who humbly claims to be a ”full-time sitar player and teacher, with multiple day jobs.” Whereas, this talented Bangladeshi sitar artist is currently the Director of the Music Department at Satori Academy of Arts and also the COO of the amazing online music academy called Music Gurukul, GOLN which offers amazing video lessons both in Bangla and English. Moreover, he regularly performs at numerous classical music shows including the second season of Coke Studio Bangla. Can not wait to learn more about this multi-talented artist and teacher.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Sukanan Chakma. He is a finance student with a passion for fashion. Alongside his studies, he is into modeling and content creation. He also recently debuted as a runway model.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Ayman Sakib Ahmed who is an Anthropology grad from Jahangirnagar University. According Sakib he is ”a debater by hobby and loves to eat.” He is currently working as a recruiter at Teach For Bangladesh.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Adib Rahman Ethar, a debater, an Anthropology graduate from Jahangirnagar University, and currently working as a Senior Manager of grants and funding at ATEC Australia International Ltd. Very excited about our upcoming convo.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Sadnan Islam Ananno, the creator of Ajke ki banabo? According to him he is ”just a guy who loves food and isn’t afraid of trying out different cuisines.” His love for food has allowed him to learn cooking from zero and he is now trying to teach his audience the ABCs of multiple cuisines through his content. I love his content and very excited to chat with him.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Shing Mong who is a brilliant child educator in Bangladesh. He said he loves ”teaching and helping students improve their English language skills and confidence.” Shing Mong has a Facebook page with the same name where he posts delightful and wholesome content about his little students, his teaching skills, and his students’ amazing progress. Can’t wait to hear more about this journey he is on.

My next on the Nabanoor podcast is the creator of ”Shefali” and who is known as Hasnat Soyeb among us mere mortals. He considers himself a sports journalist, music and film enthusiast but he is already an acclaimed and popular poet at a very young age in the literary scene of Bangladesh. Though I have no idea about poetry and literature in general, I am very excited to learn more about this talented man.

Our boy Sabil Emad aka ”BBoy Mustang” is my next guest on the Nabanoor podcast. Very excited to chat with this talented dancer and choreographer of the popular dance group Renessus. He is also a Modern Dance Instructor at Dhaka University Dance Club (DUDC). P.S: Sabil is also pretty ”good at maths.”

Saldin Yogi is an Internationally Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, USA, and the visionary founder of Saldin Yoga, one of Bangladesh’s most prominent yoga organizations. A graduate of Jahangirnagar University, Saldin is a trailblazer in promoting health and wellness through yoga. With over 52 episodes of yoga programs aired on Maasranga Television—focused on the connection between yoga and disease management—Saldin has made yoga accessible to audiences nationwide. His dedication extends beyond television, as he conducts yoga seminars in universities, colleges, schools, and public venues. Combining the best of yoga and gym exercises, Saldin creates a unique approach to fitness that bridges the mind, body, and soul. With a muscular physique that embodies his philosophy, Saldin is revolutionizing health in Bangladesh and beyond. From general enthusiasts to top executives of national and multinational organizations, international travelers, and professionals, Saldin Yogi has become a trusted guide for anyone seeking better health. With a strong belief in humanism and a global perspective, Saldin is dedicated to transforming lives through the art and science of yoga. For Saldin Yogi, the whole world is a workplace, and every individual is a part of their vision for a healthier future. Can not wait to chat with this multi-talented human being.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Mashaekh Hassan. He is a Graduate Teaching Assistant and MA student in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at Florida Atlantic University. He is also the Founder and Director of Kendrobimukhi, a vibrant community of young Bangladeshi social science students dedicated to enriching social discourses and driving societal change through impactful research. Very excited about my upcoming chat with him.

According to my next guest on the Nabanoor podcast, he is ”a jack of all trades but master of none, who loves cinema for sure!” But this popular Bangladeshi film critic, teacher, actor, and former RJ is much more than your average film lover. He is also the co-founder of সিনেগল্প - Cinegolpo, host of the Remnant Glimpse podcast, and former host of Star Movie Review produced by The Daily Star. Can’t wait to know more about the one and only Syed Nazmus Sakib.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is the one and only Raiyan Sarwar a.k.a ”Dio”. He began his musical journey in 2009, starting as a bassist. Around 2010 Dio started singing for some local bands and quickly established himself as a talented musician, winning Battle of the Bands in 2012 with his former band Friday the 13th. Over the years, he has been the singer and songwriter for numerous bands and genres, showcasing his versatility as a singer, while also playing various instruments including the guitar, drums, bass, and keyboard. Currently, he serves as the lead singer and songwriter for two dynamic bands: A.K. Rahul and Roman Sacrifice, and is working on full length albums with both lineups. Also, I consider himself as one of the most talented cooks I have ever met. Super excited to bring him over on my show.

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is the multi-talented Sheikh Saif Ahmed Afridi. He is an artist and content creator with exceptional skill set in singing, acting and even his wonderful cooking videos. Super excited for our upcoming chat.

Today the first guest of my second season is the brilliant and talented content creator Bt Param, who considers himself as a food enthusiast. However, I think this man with the most beautiful voice EVER, is upholding and spreading the serene natural beauty, culture, delicious cuisine, and culinary heritage of our beloved Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) and its different tribes and communities. Very excited about our upcoming chat.

We talk about what we learnt from our first season

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is student and activist Farzana Sithi (ফারজানা সিথি). She was one of the most iconic figures during Bangladesh’s 2024 quota reform movement. However, the iconic poster girl of the July Revolution has another ironic identity now. Sithi just might be one of the biggest victims of cyberbullying, harassment, and deepfake AI content in the world let alone Bangladesh. What I want to know is how she and her loved ones have been mentally dealing with all of this and her own life story.

Very excited to talk to my next guest on the Nabanoor podcast. Pinky Chiran is the lead vocalist of F Minor, Bangladesh’s first all-female Indigenous community band. They came to the spotlight by representing the music and culture of ethnic communities living in Bangladesh and also covered other genres of Bangladeshi music. Launched in October 2016, the band quickly became extremely popular with local music enthusiasts.

My guest on the Nabanoor podcast today is Iffat Ara Munia. She completed her undergraduate degree in Communication and Media Studies and a Master’s in Communication. She has more than seven years of experience in journalism locally and globally. Currently, she serves as a Senior Correspondent for Apparel Resources, an Indian fashion magazine, where she reports and writes about significant trends and developments within Bangladesh’s apparel industry.

My guest on the Nabanoor podcast today is the multi-talented Azmeri Rahman Sinthia. She is a nutritionist at Fithobo.com, with a B.Sc and M.Sc in Food and Nutrition from the University of Dhaka, she’s also a Certified Diabetes Educator at Birdem General Hospital and a true advocate for healthy living. Sinthia wears many hats — from being a Parliamentarian at Youth Against Hunger Bangladesh to an Examiner at Bissho Shahitto Kendro and also a freelance Nutrition Writer. Currently exploring her next academic adventure in the USA, she’s on a mission to expand her expertise in food and health sciences.

My guest on the Nabanoor podcast today is the newest Instagram sensation who has swept Bangladesh with her viral saree makeover videos. Very excited to talk with the beautiful Lamia Jannat and chat about her latest venture ভংচং- Bhongchong.