Nabanoor

EP50 - Running an all female band ft. Aroni and Pinky Chiran

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.

EP49 - Bangladesh's apparel industry and beyond ft. Iffat Ara Munia

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.

EP48 - Nutrition and health condition of Bangladesh ft. Aroni and Azmeri Rahman Sinthia

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. 

EP47 - Instagram content creation space ft. Aroni and Lamia Jannat

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.

EP46 - Entrepreneurial landscape of Bangladesh ft. Aroni and Waresa Khanam Prity

My guest today on Nabanoor, is Waresa Khanam Prity, the inspiring President of the female entrepreneurial organisation called Her E-trade. She’s a powerful advocate for women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh, working tirelessly to break barriers and create opportunities for women in business. From simplifying access to financing to pushing for regulatory reforms, she’s helping pave the way for countless Bangladeshi women to achieve their dreams.

EP45 - Life with its different faces ft. Aroni and Bristi Dewan

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is the multi-talented Bristi Dewan. She is a model who has competed in Miss World Bangladesh and Miss Universe Bangladesh. Bristi completed her Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) at Gujarat Technological University and is currently doing her Master's of Science in Molecular Biotechnology at Hochschule Anhalt in Germany.

EP44 - The adrenaline rush for mountains ft. Aroni and Shayla Bithi

My next guest on the Nabanoor podcast is Shayla Bithi, a Bangladeshi mountaineer and journalist. I can't wait to hear more about her mountaineering adventures.

EP43 - Life as a hair and makeup influencer ft. Aroni and Gopa Debi Chakma (Bani)

My guest today is the beautiful and talented Gopa Debi Chakma (Bani). She is a Hair & Makeup Artist, Lifestyle Vlogger, and Entrepreneur. Bani is also the owner of "Stay Classy With Bani".

EP42 - Comedy scene in Dhaka ft. Aroni and Poushi Razzaque

My guest today on the Nabanoor podcast is a corporate professional by day, a comedian by night, and now she is diving into concert organizing with her venture Karkhana— because every great punchline deserves a killer soundtrack!Very excited to chat with the gorgeous Poushi Razzaque.

EP41 - Student life in University of Dhaka ft. Aroni and Shaolee Samriza Islam

My guest on the #Nabanoor #podcast today is Shaolee Samriza Islam.She is an undergraduate student at Dhaka University. Shaolee is also an Activist, Journalist, Debater, Art Director, Theatre Artist, Animal care and Service attendant, and Teacher based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is also a Media fellow at Article 19 and Plan International.

EP40 - Understanding Behavioral Health ft. Aroni and Rubaiya Raka

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Rubaiya Raka (রুবাইয়া রাকা). She is a doctoral student in Behavioral Health and a humanitarian professional interested in working with women and adolescents on menstrual hygiene management. Raka is also currently a Graduate Research Assistant at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri.

EP39 - Culinary training in South Korea ft. Aroni and Nuzhat Ameen Aronee

Super excited to chat with the guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast . She is Nuzhat Ameen Aronee (অর ণী), a Bangladeshi Pastry Chef based in Daejeon, South Korea. This experienced culinary artist is currently pursuing her Baccalauréat de Boulangerie e Pâtisserie Global Culinary Arts (SICA) at Sol International School—Woosong University in South Korea.

EP37 - Graphic Designing, Advertising and Marketing scene of BD ft. Aroni and Adity Dey

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Adity Dey (Adity Mrinmoyee). She is a Bangladeshi artist, graphic designer, and marketer. 

EP38 - Understanding how the modern world works ft. Aroni and Moumita Sarker

My guest on the #Nabanoor podcast today is Moumita Sarker, a Bangladeshi postgrad student in International Relations at Nalanda University in Bihar, India. She is passionate about shaping global perspectives and aspires to drive impactful change through international relations and policy-making.

EP36 - Art and Activism ft. Aroni and Kameliya Sharmin Chura

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Kameliya Sharmin Chura. This open soul is an artist and activist in Bangladesh.

EP35 - Being an indigenous entrepreneur in Dhaka ft. Aroni and Ritesha Chakma

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Ritesha Chakma Jancy is a Dhaka-based entrepreneur, jewelry designer, and owner of Box of Ornaments in Bangladesh.

EP34 - Exploring the indie music scene of Dhaka ft. Aroni and Modernotaku

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the beautiful Mumtahina Mehzabin Afrin, aka Modernotaku ❤ Beyond excited to chat with this talented indie musician, actor, and professional multitasker who is keeping it real (and mildly chaotic) across screens, stages, and sound waves.

EP33 - Art scene in Dhaka ft. Aroni and Auntora Mehrukh Azad

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the super-talented Antora Mehrukh Azad. She is a Dhaka-based visual artist, entrepreneur/co-owner of the online clothing store The Malachite Casket : দি মালাকাইট ক্যাসকেট

EP32 - Getting into animation ft. Aroni and Syeda Tasnim Rahman

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the sweetest Syeda Tasnim Rahman, an animator and artist.

EP31 - Advocating for disability rights ft. Aroni and Kabery Sultana

My beautiful and talented guest Kabery Sultana is with us on the 31st episode of the #Nabanoor #podcast and we are so excited to have her. She is an artist who completed her BFA and MFA From Jahangirnagar University with a major in Drawing & Painting. She is now well-known as a disability rights specialist and activist. Her advocacy work for people with disabilities revolves around accessibility and safety in architecture, transportation, and the physical environment; equal opportunities in independent living, employment equity, education, and housing; and freedom from discrimination, abuse, neglect, and from other rights violations. Kabery is currently working as a National UN Volunteer Specialist while also working as a chairperson of MDPOD (Manikganj Disabled People’s Organization to Development). She is also the Founder of the Advocacy Group for Person’s with Disability, Jahangirnagar University. This multi-talented human being is also an acclaimed Reciter, and Recitation trainer and was the Ex-vice president of “Dhoni” (2017 to 2018), Jahangirnagar University. Apart from her huge resume she also dipped her toes in the beauty pageant scene of Bangladesh and became the Semi-Finalist of Codomo Miss Evergreen Bangladesh in 2023.

EP30 - University Teaching in Bangladesh ft. Aroni and Anisha Aulad

My guest today on the Nabanoor Podcast is Anisha Aulad, a lecturer at the Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP). This beautiful human being is also a mother of a two-year-old baby boy and completed her postgrad from University of Nottingham. Before her teaching career she also worked at KPMG and bKash. 

EP29 - Stop motion animation and beyond ft. Aroni and Kanij Sabrina Rahman

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Kanij Sabrina Rahman. She is an artist, activist, freelance animator, and graphic designer. She also completed her post-grad in stop motion animation from Barcelona, Spain.

EP28 - Being a jury at Cannes ft. Aroni and Sadia Khalid Reeti

Though my guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast needs no introduction, it is an absolute honor that the one and only Sadia Khalid Reeti will be among us. This gorgeous woman with a beautiful soul is the first Bangladeshi woman to serve as a FIPRESCI jury member at the prestigious Festival de Cannes (Cannes Film Festival). And she did it twice. She has also served as a jury member at numerous international film festivals in Italy, India, England, Nepal, France, Russia, Bangladesh and most recently Iran, to name just a few. Sadia studied Screenwriting at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She has also worked as an entertainment journalist in Dhaka and Los Angeles since 2012. A Berlinale Talent Press alumna, she attended mentorship programs with Film Independent and Locarno Open Doors. She also teaches film studies at different universities and institutions and is the recipient of Charles Wallace Fellowship from the British Council and also a voting member of the prestigious Golden Globes Award. Sadia is currently a member of the National Film Advisory Committee in Bangladesh.
চলচিত্র সমালোচক সাদিয়া খালিদ ঋতি আপুর সাথে আমাদের আজকের আলাপ।  

EP27 - Teaching at Varendra University ft. Aroni and Mumtahina Ferdous Marjan

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the gorgeous Mumtahina Ferdous Marjan, a Lecturer at the Department of English, Varendra University, Rajshahi. She also talks about her life growing up in Rajshahi and the pros and cons of being a young university teacher. 

EP26 - Transition from corporate to development sector ft. Aroni and Hafsa Ema

My next guest on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the wonderful Hafsa Ema a development professional and aspiring content creator. Completing her SSC and HSC Mymensigh Girls’ Cadet College and Business Administration undergrad from Jahangirnagar University, Ema is currently working as a Communication Specialist at Sustainable Agriculture Foundation. She is involved in a project that works to ensure nutrition in urban & suburban areas for unprivileged people. The project also works with local farmers to enhance the production of safe vegetables. Apart from her current job and two years of experience in the corporate IT sector, she is also doing a Masters in Development Studies at BRAC University. Ema will also share her journey and transition from Bangladesh's corporate to the development and non-profit sector.

EP25 - Working in the development sector ft. Aroni and Mehnaz Wardah Lithi

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the beautiful and talented Mehnaz Wardah Lithi. She is a development professional with expertise in gender-inclusive project management, capacity building, and educational leadership. Lithi is currently serving as the Senior Officer and Gender Focal at JAAGO Foundation Trust, with a background in advancing educational equity, combating child labor, and promoting gender equality through various international donor-funded projects. She also shares the story of a horrible accident she faced during her university life. 

EP24 - What is Special Ed? ft. Aroni and Farzana Nigar Nippon

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is Farzana Nigar Nippon, an artist and special educator at Savar's Proyash Institute of Special Education. Proyash has been functioning under the patronization of Bangladesh Army since July 2006. Proyash runs similar programs in Jessore, Bogra, Chittagong, Rangpur, Savar, Comilla, Sylhet, and Ghatail area. All the services and facilities are open for all types of children with a specific focus on children with special needs from Bangladesh and also other nationalities.

EP23 - What is an Occupational Therapist ft. Aroni and Bushra Yeasmin

My guest on the #Nabanoor #podcast today is the wonderful Bushra Yeasmin, a leading Occupational Therapist in Bangladesh. She is currently working with special needs children.

EP22 - One of the best photographers of our time ft. Aroni and Joyeeta Trisha

If you are a Bangladeshi netizen, then there is a 99.95% chance that you have seen her mesmerizing work on your social media feeds. My guest today needs no introduction yet I never knew that one of the most prolific photographers of our time is a cancer survivor. The amazing জয়িতা আফরিন a.k.a Joyeeta Trisha is with us on today's episode of the #Nabanoor #podcast

EP21 - Understanding today's mental health struggles ft. Aroni and Venessa

My guest today on the #Nabanoor #podcast is the multi-talented Venessa Kaiser. She is an Architect, Multidisciplinary Artist, Mental Health Advisor, Sculptor & Poet. A multidisciplinary creative by any means necessary, she creates what she feels to magnify the solitude of being human. For instance, shapes that hold people, the metamorphosis of the mind, a life written on paper, shapes of our bodies, horrors of the universe beyond comprehension, loud feelings, and death. By exploring concepts of gender, identity, cynicism, psyche, and philosophy she can create a world for you, only if you listen. Venessa is also a veteran artist who has invested most of her life creating & learning elements of expression through lines, colors, and words, her art and poetry explore concepts of gender identity, body image, social taboos, mental health, and human behavioral aspects. From a young age, she has been persistent in discovering new grounds and exploring emotions that led to an articulated list of countless international achievements including the first in Bangladesh to achieve Top Of The World Grades in Art , win Art Battle Dhaka & a women@Dior - UNESCO Leadership programe Mentee in progress. Regardless of the pain and struggles, she finds peace in molding her feelings into visual forms of expression for the world to relate to and perhaps help the bitterness of life become bearable by trying to find beauty in all that has been lost. Her socials are @aesthesis.inc