About Me

My passion for learning has taken me across diverse disciplines, from sciences to social sciences, urban planning, and immigration studies. But it was real-life interactions—listening to people’s stories—that truly deepened my understanding. This blend of theory and lived experience drives my work with Insight-Connect, where I share meaningful information on migration, policy, society, and culture.

My academic and professional journey has taken me from Dhaka to Toronto to Lisbon, Melbourne, Florence, Rome, Geneva, Paris, Stockholm, Singapore, Los Angeles, Florida  — over 20 cities across the world.  Each place has shaped who I am, weaving together past memories and new experiences. Beyond my research, I find solace in painting, singing, and exploring the world of fiction through imagination and writing.  

Here are the links to –

Marshia Akbar

Some of my amateur paintings!!

Waves
Pink Trees
Nature
Rain
From my Window
Cloud Walking
Krishnochura
Rickshaw
Sailing Boat
Morning Dew
Kadam Flower
Dhaka as I Remember
Sisters
My Yellow Vase
Blue-Green
Spring Flowers
Fall Colors
Winter Snow
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