"O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is all-knowing and all-aware" ~The Quran (49:13)

Salam! Mi nombre es Ashad. I am passionate about traveling, learning new things, and meeting different people. I started traveling when I learned to read! Yes, in my imagination and my dreams. I would like to share a piece from "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost:

"The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep."

That's my mission - to go as far as possible. I prefer off-the-beaten-track destinations.

Besides traveling, reading always makes me happy. I can live with a good read and an empty stomach. The following quote from Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice reflects my thoughts:

"I declare, after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of anything than of a book! -- When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library."

I love reading stories, travel blogs, and history. I read, I forget.

I used to listen to the radio or music a lot. I miss the time from 2008-2013 when people were obsessed with FM radio here in our country. Based on my mood, every genre of music interests me. I like watching cricket and can talk about cricket endlessly.

"I am not what I think I am; I am not who you think I am. I am who I think you think I am."

I believe actions speak louder than words. You better explore who I am.

For Surfers: Please read the home information before you request to stay. I used to live in Motijheel, which was almost the center of Dhaka city. All but 3(Fredrik, Akash, and Ashish were hosted in Sanarpar, Narayanganj ) of my hosting references were received while living in Motijheel.

Now I live in Sanarpar (Narayanganj). Make sure you Google the location before you send the request. Sanarpar is a suburban area laid beside the Dhaka-Chaittagong highway. Though it is geographically located in Narayanganj district, it is on the outskirts of Dhaka city.

I prefer to host on weekends (Thursday to Saturday). However, if you are a true surfer and can convince me through your stay request and profile I may host you any day.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am here to see the world. It could be on my feet or with the eyes of others. I would like to help the community by being a helping, reliable host and humble, empathetic guest. During roaming, I would like to build camaraderie with fellow travelers.

Interests

Being a Notaphilist I have collected more than 45 countries' banknotes and counting. I would be highly grateful if you want to chip in my collection. You are welcome if you want to swap only.

Music, Movies, and Books

John Denver, James Blant, Folk লালন সংগীত.Melodious রবীন্দ্র সংগীত, Maher Zain sometimes rock The Chain smoker Bryan Adams, Enimen, actually depends on my mood.

Movies

Babam ve Oğlum(Turkish), Baran, No Man's Land, Schindler's List, Life is Beautiful, Malena, Ode to My Father(Korean-Gukjeshijang), The Imitation Game, The Last King of Scotland, The Reader, CODA, Becoming Jane, The Boy in Stripped Payjama, Letters from Iwo Jima, A flew over the Cuckoo's Nest, Bæccähâ-ye âsmân(Irani), Colour of Paradise, Omar(Palestinian),ঘানি, আয়নাবাজি এবং হাওয়া।

Books

যে দেশে মানুষ বড়, জীবনের বালুকাবেলায়, ছবির দেশে কবিতার দেশে, গর্ভধারিণী, প্রথম আলো, পূর্ব -পশ্চিম,কবি, আপনারে আমি খুঁজিয়া বেড়াই, গোরা,যদ্যপি আমার গুরু,বোবা কাহিনী, কালো বরফ, বরফ গলা নদী, আদর্শ হিন্দু হোটেল, আরন্যক,পুতুল নাচের ইতিকথা, ইন্দুবালা ভাতের হোটেল The Alchemist,The Forty Rules of Love, Eleven Minutes.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Dared to travel solo and I can't help doing it again. I performed Umrah in transit.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning , exploring and sharing information are my life moto. I would love to share my knowledge, culture and customs. I would like to listen your stories.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can offer you some unforgettable mementoes of my country.

I can share the stories, and experiences that I learned and gathered throughout my life.

I can cook vegetable hotchpotch for my host( if s/he provides ingredients and assistance )

I could be a helping hand for household chores.

I am a good planner. I can help you to make a good plan for the next trip.

Last but not least I can give you my love and compassion.

Please be informed that I don't consider couchsurfing a free lodging. I don't take it for granted. I like to reciprocate the favours that I receive from the host.

Countries I’ve Visited

India, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Bangladesh