Bondu

“Bondu! Bondu!,” Shi Xiong will call out to these group of people.

Some call them fixers; others may call them translators. But we, first and foremost, would like to call them our friends. Bondu!

Yes. Bondu means friend.

They extended their friendship first in enriching us to their world and the wonderful world of Dhaka.

From getting around in the quickest possible time, to basic or even advanced translation, or even providing us company and entertainment, our work in Gofar2009: Bangladesh will not be possible without their dedication and help.

Md Abul Bashar
Occupation: Student
Age: 22 years old
Interests: Travelling
Nickname: The Fixer
Favourite Quote: “Any minister; any minister, I fix for you.”

I am a BBA student of Dhaka University. And my hobby is travelling. I have visited places like India, Nepal, Bhutan, Abu Dhabi and Egypt. I would really like to help with Go Far 09 by giving time and taking care of the team. I am ready to take them to any place according to their wishes.

Ferdous Uddin Ahmmad
Occupation: Student of Photojournalism
Age: 25
Interests: Photography, Music, Cricket and Football
Nickname: Actually, actually, actually, he’s actually the Dark Horse

“Actually” is my favourite English word. But actually, I’m a fan of The Corrs, Bryan Adams and Cold Play. I’ve developed a photographic memory of places and once I’ve been to somewhere, I would always be able to find my way back. Actually it’s also because in my childhood I used to explore a lot of the city using maps. Find out more about me through Facebook

Sandipan Basu ‘Munna’
Occupation: Student
Age: 21
Interests: Travelling, Internet Browsing, Web Design, Reading Books
Nickname: Zeinab

I am a very friendly guy. I have a lot of friends in my country and I’m very interested to spread my friendship all over the world. I love blogging, web design and writing features in both Bengali and English newspapers.

Asif Adnan
Occupation: Student
Age: 21
Interests: Photography
Nickname: Wasif, Munem – The Next

I’m a student studying my BBA and I have a great interest in photography. I am a simple and fun loving guy. I would like to take the Go Far team to see as much of Bangladesh as they can and hope to help them as much as possible if faced with any problems.

Alif Hossain
Occupation: School Teacher
Age: 32
Interest: Listening to music, preferably Indian classics
Nickname: 32

At the university, I took chemical engineering but I did not pursue that profession and I’m still undecided on a particular profession. As far as Go Far 09 is concerned, I will help the team as far as by ability permits.

Azizullah Tanoy
Occupation: Student
Age: 25
Interests: Travelling, Learning Chinese, Meeting new friends
Nickname: Beijing Boy
Favourite Quote: Love your life, Love your dream

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Tonuja Nesar
Occupation: University Student
Age: 20
Interest: Listening to music, reading books and hanging out with friends
Nickname: Rose among the Thorns

I love making cards using ribbons, coloured paper and stickers and giving them out to my friends for big occasions such as Eid and birthdays. With regards to GOFAR I do hope I get the chance to provide correct translation and aid them in any way possible.

Md Lablu Sikder
Occupation:
Age: 30
Interest: Reading stories or the newspaper
Nickname: Lab-loo!

For GOFAR, I like to help my boss; where we go; how we go. One day, I hope I can help my people lead a bright or rich future – something I am hoping for myself.

Shamim
Occupation: Teacher
Age: 37
Interest: Likes to travel by train and talk to people from different countries
Nickname: Wise One

I would like to work somewhere where I can interact with people from different countries to broaden my views. For the GOFAR team, I intend to help them in any way possible, from transportation, translation and food as well.