Hi, I’m Tahmid.
I’m a British/Belgian/Bangladeshi writer with a mix of different interests and formative experiences. This has shaped me and my writing.
I started this blog in 2020, when I felt the need to express a lot of thoughts in my mind. At first I found it a liberating experience, but soon found it difficult to have things to say on a regular basis.
Eventually, I hit a good rhythm of an article every week. I’ve now not missed a week since January 2022, totaling over 200 weeks in a row. It’s one of the achievements I’m particularly proud of.
Earlier on, my writing was more directly around self-help and informative articles. As time has progressed, my writing has evolved to something more open-ended. I oft descend into a contemplative space for reflection. I touch upon the spiritual and political, but also sometimes the mundane.
Before writing, I spent numerous years in public policy. I worked just under five years in the UK civil service, then spent several more years in Brussels working on EU sustainability policy. More recently, I co-wrote A Man of Action, the biography of my father. Before that, I wrote Become Your Best Self, a compilation of my blogs written here, and Make Diversity Matter to You, a guide to supporting diversity within the workplace.
Recent blogs
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A Sobering Assessment
I had a relatively nice week. A few lessons cancelled meant I had more free time. I also passed my Dutch course, and all being well, hopefully will be receiving news of Belgian nationality any day now. Yet internally, my…
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Settling in for the Winter
Winter is coming. I’m not sure when it does officially, but the most prominent moment happened last night. In Europe, the clocks went back by one hour. Despite it taking place every year, there’s something quite alarming and unsettling about…
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Dealing with the unplaceable anxiety
One of the biggest challenges I deal with right now is with anxiety. I hesitate to say this out loud. Not because of any great shame, but because it makes it sound like I’m a ticking time ball of anxiety.…
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Driving Forward in Second Gear
I’ve found myself desiring an increase in activity in my life. Admittedly, this is quite relative. The last few months have been hermit-like to the extreme. I’m partly riding the wave from travelling to see my parents in London without…
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It Ain’t Like The Movies
Am I a phoenix born again from the ashes, or am I shooting star, slowly fizzling away? Whenever I think about life, this question is where I repeatedly return. Everyone loves a hero’s story. Writers throughout history have realised that…
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The little rays of sunshine
I’ve felt a little more upbeat this week. It’s quite hard to say why. But then, looking for the perfect answer is like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. There’s something about the vagueries of life that no one…
Books
New
A Man of Action
A Life Serving the Bangladeshi Community. The biography of my father, Ahmed us Samad Chowdhury JP, and his life of service to the British-Bangladeshi community. Co-written with him.
Earlier work
