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 AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #260: Family Stories from the Bangladesh Liberation War, Finding Humanity, and Lessons for Today with Nusrat Roshni
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About the Guest
Nusrat Roshni
Nusrat Roshni is a microbiologist and world traveler who grew up as a third culture kid, predominantly in United Arab Emirates with stints in Bangladesh, the UK, Canada and now the US. She speaks 4 languages and has blogged about traveling through the lens of a Third Culture Kid, how different countries evoked a memory from childhood, traveling on her Bangladeshi passport before transitioning to a US passport, and volunteering with Doctors without Borders.
What You'll Learn
- Roshni’s Family experience during the partition of India
- Roshni’s Family experience during the Bangladesh Liberation War and Genocide
- How to “look for the helpers” and find humanity in even the most dire situations
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[2:43] Introducing Roshni
[3:38] Matt and Roshni Talk about Philadelphia
[5:04] Roshni’s Family Experience During the Partition of India and Pakistan in 1947
[9:58] Family Stories From the Bangladesh Liberation War
[17:30] Family Stories Surviving the Bangladesh Genocide
[31:03] Looking for “The Helpers”
[33:39] Her Grandfather’s Support for the Education of Women and Girls
