Anwar Choudhury: Muslim British High Commissioner Escaping Assassination, Leadership & more (EP.089)

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00:00 – When your own community sees you as an outsider
02:14 – Growing up between Bangladesh and the UK
05:50 – First impressions of Britain in the 1970s
08:04 – Childhood challenges with racism and identity
10:39 – Becoming an engineer to power communities
16:41 – The unexpected path to diplomacy
23:47 – The assassination attempt in Sylhet
28:08 – Reflections on surviving a terror attack
31:57 – Forgiveness, extremism, and community healing
36:15 – Why many British-born youth still feel like outsiders
46:36 – What makes Britain worth fighting for
58:15 – How to become a diplomat (and why communication matters)

In this Side-by-Side episode, Anwar Choudhury shares his journey from growing up in the UK to becoming one of the highest-ranking Muslim diplomats in British history.

He opens up about surviving a near-fatal grenade attack in Bangladesh, navigating identity and public service, and how his faith has shaped his work and worldview. With honesty and warmth, Anwar reflects on the complexities of representing Britain abroad while staying rooted in who he is, offering a glimpse into the human side of diplomacy, resilience, and leadership.

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