About Us

Learn more about the Members of Dhoon. Our team members are a diverse blend of talents, each contributing unique expertise and perspectives. Together, we synergize creativity, diligence, and innovation to achieve remarkable outcomes collaboratively.

Ronnie Islam

- President

You can take the boy out of Bangladesh but cannot take Bangladesh out of the boy. Ronnie Islam has not only carried Bangladesh in his heart since moving to Melbourne, Australia in 2007 but has been a passionate advocate of Bangladeshi art, food and culture. With that in mind, working for DHOON CULTURAL Inc. has been an honour for Ronnie.

Ronnie has experience in leading large teams and initiatives. As a young university student, he was also involved in theatre productions both in acting as well as behind the scene production. He is also developing quite a reputation as an amateur Chef catering to private functions.

Ronnie’s dream is to establish DHOON as a premier cultural vehicle and create awareness for the rich heritage of his Bangladeshi background.

Abhishek Rahman

- General Secretary

Being involved in advertising and brand communications for more than 13 years is what makes Abhishek Rahman a passionate communication enthusiast. The diversified brand activities for various multinational companies over this tenure has honed in him a strong desire for purposeful communication which goes beyond selling soaps, beverages and SIM cards. And it is with this drive to achieve something purposeful that Abhishek has jumped into the Dhoon bandwagon.

A natural team-player, a self-nurtured strategist, and an absolute ace of an enforcer- when it comes to an event of any stature, you can blindly rely on him in delivering more than what’s expected. To Abhishek, Dhoon Cultural Inc is not only an association arranging events and concerts, but a platform to showcase his love and appreciation for the Bangladeshi diaspora to his new home – Melbourne. Abhishek’s love for Liverpool and U2 plays a significant role in chasing his aspirations in life. With one ticked off the bucket list, Anfield is what is left to achieve!

A proud Bangladeshi at heart with an immense sense of national dignity is what triggers the true passion in Abhishek!

Ashiq Rahman

- Treasurer

Ashiq Rahman, aka Tishad, is undoubtedly one of the calmest and most composed individual in the circle. It is a delight to have him around as he lightens up the place with his charming presence. Apart from his cool composure, he is also gifted with special debating skills. He has been part of many debating clubs during his high school and undergrad days, leading several debating teams to win championships. His love for performing arts has also provided him opportunities to play lead roles in student plays.

He is an active member of several Victorian organisations, engaging to promote and strengthen the Bangladeshi community in Australia.

He is proud of his Bangladeshi heritage and his vision for widening the horizon for Bangladeshi art and culture has led him to be a forming member of DHOON CULTURAL INC. With his impeccable can-do attitude, he strongly believes DHOON to be the platform for all Bangladeshi talents to showcase their extraordinary art and achievements not only in Australia but across the globe. He is committed to seeking new opportunities for his DHOON family and enjoys his leisure time being outdoors, amidst mother nature.

Chowdhury Shahrukh Sharar

- Director

Chowdhury Shahrukh Sharar, another name for mischievous and witty. He is a jack of all trades and master of “it”. He is an admirer of any sort of music that easily connects to the soul.

What inspired him to be a forming member of DHOON CULTURAL INC. is its believes which he could connect very easily. His passion for Bangladeshi culture and its rich heritage is something he has been working on for sometime.

He visions DHOON as the platform to exhibit all sorts of Bangladeshi Talents in Australia. He holds special interests is sports, outdoor adventures and travelling. He plays a vital role in developing and progressing DHOON’s values and beliefs.

Faysal Bashar

- Director

If we had an option to redefine the meaning of the word “Patriotic” we would rename it to “Faysal Bashar”. He has always been very keen and enthusiastic in show casing the sheer talents of Bangladesh to the World – talents such as musicians, athletes, actors, artists, craftsmen and etcetera.

He loves working with international students to make them feel supported during their transition, connect them with wider network for professional development and create strong bonds among themselves – so that they can help each other to grow as a closely knit community.

He loves travelling new places and thoroughly enjoys watching soccer and backs AC Milan. He has successfully organised several musical and professional development events previously and intends to keep this passion going forward.

Monoar Hossen

- Director

Passion for music begins with one step at a time and following each step to where it leads. My Music journey started when i was in High school. Music helps me to get in touch with my feelings and process them, even when I think I feel nothing at all. It also helps me to connect with others.

Apart from Music, i like traveling and adventure, organizing events for local Bangladeshi community in Melbourne. I have been involved with other Bangladeshi community organisations in Melbourne, performed music in some of them. As one of the forming member of DHOON, my goal is to make awareness within our Bangladeshi community about our culture, Band music, Folk music.

In a cultural context, music is an intrinsic part of gatherings, festivals, and belief systems and we believe that we can make all that happen via Dhoon Cultural Inc.

Nathan Reynolds

- Director

Prior to joining Dhoon Cultural Inc., Nathan spent 5 years in Bangladesh working as a rural high school English teacher and micro-entrepreneurship development consultant.

Over that period, he traveled all four corners of Bangladesh and became proficient in the Bangla language. After arriving in Australia, Nathan co-founded a charity that focuses on improving access to medical care and education to impoverished mothers and underprivileged children in Bangladesh.

Nathan joined Dhoon Cultural Inc. because he believes in the vision set out by its founding members to bring the south and south-east Asian community in Australia together through art & culture.

Nahid Shakir

- Director

He has always been very passionate about music, food, and travel and when the discussion around forming DHOON came about, he jumped on board immediately to be part of this amazing organization and its incredible team to form DHOON CULTURAL INC.

He is a superb communicator and organizer and hold a great deal of passion for Bangladeshi music, art and its vibrant culture and wish to elevate Dhoon to be the platform to connect and forge bridge between Australia and Bangladesh on a whole new level.

In personal time he loves to cook and entertain and a big foodie himself, enjoys travel to new places and explore. If you are excited and like to DHOON reach out to him with your ideas, lets make it happen!

Tawheed Samad

- Director

Upal Adhikary

- Director

Upal Adhikary aka Shuvo, is a true music enthusiast. It wouldn’t be an understatement if it’s said that he eats, sleeps and breaths music. Apart from being an amazing guitarist he is blessed with an amazing vocal. His musical journey is inspired by Metallica, Scorpions, Slash, Joe Satriani, Artcell, basically to sum it up his genre is Metal music. He is also the vocalist and guitarist of a the first Bangladeshi band in Australia known as Subclass 573.

He plays a vital role in building and strengthening the Bangladeshi community in Australia. He has been a crucial member of various other organisations where he has been promoting Bangladeshi music actively in Australia.

It is this motivation that has driven him to be a forming member of DHOON CULTURAL INC. as he believes that DHOON is capable of delivering an experience of the rich culture and heritage of Bangladesh in Australia.

He aims to make DHOON a platform where people can showcase their talents.

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Tawheed Samad

- Vice President

Nahid Shakir

Nathan Reynolds

- Treasurer

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Ronnie Islam

- President

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- General Secretary

Ashiq Rahman

- Treasurer

Chowdhury Shahrukh Sharar

- Director

Faysal Bashar

- Director

Monoar Hossen

- Director

Nathan Reynolds

- Director

Nahid Shakir

- Director

Tawheed Samad

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Upal Adhikary

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