I grew up in Minneapolis. I'm currently in Chicago and have been last few years, now working as an anesthesiologist. My parents are in Sacramento area and my younger brother is in Phoenix. My family is originally Bangladeshi. I consider myself somewhat religious. My religion is a big part of who I am and a big part of the lens through which I see the world. That being said, I'm definitely not perfect in my practice. For me, the biggest thing is that I try, and that's honestly probably the most I could expect of anyone else. I also realize that an individual's relationship with religion is complex, and I think it's important to not be overly judgmental or rigid.

Before this pandemic, typical things I would do with my time include jogging, practicing guitar and playing music with others, travelling, going to mosque events, skiing, hiking, and making plans with friends and family. I do consider myself somewhat active and adventurous, I've gone on a few hiking trips overseas and have solo traveled internationally a few times as well.  I do prioritize keeping in touch with the people in my life.  As my immediate family and old friends can attest, I can be at times talkative and capable of hour-long phone conversations.

Getting married is a priority to me, and I'm realizing that finding the right person is not so easy.  I'm pretty open minded, and Beyond Chai seemed like a very different approach worth trying.