Family Stories from the Bangladesh Liberation War, Finding Humanity, and Lessons for Today with Nusrat Roshni (Ep 260)

Hear how people crossed communal lines to protect their neighbors and why Roshni says to always “look for the helpers." ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE Roshni and Matt start off talking about Philadelphia, and why it is one of the most underrated cities in the U.S.  Roshni then opens up about the experience of her Bengali Muslim family during the 1947 partition of India.  She then shares stories about her family’s experience during the Bangladesh Liberation War and the Bangladesh Genocide of 1971.  Roshni emphasizes how, despite a litany of horrors—from civilian massacres to rape camps—there were also shining examples of humanity at every turn, including cross-community love and assistance by individuals willing to help their neighbors escape death and violence.  Roshni draws out profound moral lessons which inform her political activism and worldview today.  She encourages people to always “look for the helpers” to find the humanity in any situation.  And, finally, Roshni talks about her grandfather’s progressive commitment to the education of women and girls, his work on building schools in Bangladesh, and the legacy of that work today.  → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!