Bangladeshi author, radio jockey and media personality joins international media representatives from 27 countries at Sri Lanka’s major business tourism event Sri Lanka Mice 2026.
Bangladeshi author, radio jockey and media personality Moshiur Rahman Shanto participated in SL Mice Expo 2026 in Sri Lanka following an invitation from the Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, representing Bangladesh at an international gathering of media professionals and industry stakeholders.
Held on October 5-9, the event brought together international media representatives and professionals from the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (Mice) industry.
With participants from 27 countries, the expo provided a platform for international networking, destination promotion and discussions on the future of business tourism.
For Shanto, the invitation represented an opportunity to strengthen professional connections beyond Bangladesh and engage with international media professionals in a setting where tourism, communication and cross-cultural collaboration intersect.
As a writer, broadcaster and storyteller, Shanto has built his career around connecting with audiences through conversations and human-interest narratives.
His participation at SL Mice Expo 2026 reflects his continued interest in taking Bangladeshi stories to international platforms while exploring opportunities to bring global perspectives to audiences at home.
From radio broadcasting to international media
Shanto began his writing journey in 2010, developing an interest in storytelling that eventually expanded into broadcasting, journalism and digital media.
Over the years, he has worked across several platforms, building a professional identity that combines literary expression with audience engagement.
His broadcasting career includes work with ETV News and prominent Bangladeshi radio stations, including ABC Radio 89.2 FM, Dhaka FM 90.4 and Radio Dhoni 91.2 FM.
Through programs such as Dhoka, Be Positive and Police Diaries, he explored different styles of radio presentation, from engaging conversations to narrative-driven programming.
Radio has remained an important part of his professional identity. For Shanto, the medium offers more than entertainment; it provides an opportunity to understand people, communicate ideas and bring personal experiences to a wider audience.
His work as an author complements that approach. Through books and other storytelling projects, he has continued to explore human experiences, personal struggles and the journeys that shape people's lives.
His English-language books, Highway and No Finish Line, represent an extension of his interest in reaching readers beyond the Bengali-speaking audience.
The publications also align with his broader ambition to build connections with international readers and storytellers.
A platform for global connections
SL Mice Expo 2026 offered Shanto an opportunity to interact with professionals from different countries and backgrounds.
Bringing together international media representatives and business tourism stakeholders, the event created a setting for exchanging ideas, developing professional relationships and exploring potential collaborations.
The Mice sector plays an important role in international tourism by attracting business travellers, conference delegates, exhibition participants and corporate groups.
Beyond its economic contribution, the industry can also facilitate cultural exchange and create opportunities for countries to strengthen their international visibility.
For media professionals, events of this nature offer access to stories that extend beyond traditional tourism coverage.
They provide opportunities to explore how destinations develop their identities, attract international visitors and build relationships with global markets.
Shanto's participation placed him among the international media representatives attending the Sri Lankan event.
It also offered an opportunity to develop contacts that could potentially support future interviews, media productions and cross-border storytelling initiatives.
His interest in international media engagement is closely connected to his ambition to interview people from different professional and cultural backgrounds.
Through English-language conversations and biography-focused storytelling, he aims to document the experiences of individuals whose work and achievements offer lessons for wider audiences.
Taking Bangladeshi stories beyond borders
In an increasingly connected media landscape, the boundaries between local and international storytelling continue to evolve.
Digital platforms, international events and cross-border partnerships have created new opportunities for writers and broadcasters to reach audiences outside their home countries.
Shanto's participation in SL Mice Expo 2026 reflects this changing landscape.
Rather than limiting his work to a single medium, he has pursued opportunities across radio, literature, journalism and digital storytelling.
His professional interests also include developing international conversations through media initiatives such as Legacy Makers, a platform focused on documenting the life journeys of successful individuals.
The concept reflects his belief that personal stories can connect people across nationalities, professions and cultures.
For Bangladesh, greater participation in international media networks can create opportunities to share the country's stories, introduce its creative professionals to overseas audiences and encourage collaboration with international partners.
Shanto's presence at the Sri Lankan expo formed part of this broader effort to expand his professional network and explore new opportunities for international engagement.
Looking towards a wider stage
The invitation to SL Mice Expo 2026 marks another international engagement in Shanto's professional journey.
His work across broadcasting, literature and storytelling provides a foundation for exploring new forms of media collaboration and reaching audiences through multiple platforms.
As he continues to develop his international profile, his ambitions extend beyond participating in global events.
He aims to build meaningful professional relationships, conduct conversations with influential voices from different countries and create stories that resonate with audiences across borders.
For a media personality whose career began with writing and developed through radio and journalism, international engagement represents an opportunity to connect those experiences with a wider world.
At SL Mice Expo 2026, Shanto joined media representatives from 27 countries in an environment focused on international collaboration and business tourism.
His participation highlights the opportunities available to Bangladeshi media professionals seeking to expand their reach, exchange perspectives and contribute to a more connected global storytelling community.