In travel content creation, Nadir Nibras is perhaps one of those revolutionaries who has completely changed the notions of a Bangladeshi traveling around the world. Alias Nadir On The Go, he is a multiple award winner travel filmmaker whose skills in storytelling and adventure made him gain millions of followers worldwide. As a pioneer travel blogger of Bangladesh, Nadir has indeed created a niche for himself in this segment, combining his engineering intellect with exploratory love to produce exciting and thought-provoking travel content.
Early Life and Academic Journey
Dinajpur gave birth to Nadir Nibras, a son of many houses in northern Bangladesh. His father Dr. AKM Fazlul Karim was a government dentist. The frequent painting of these moves threw Nadir open to various landscapes and societies early on, inducing him with that questing spirit. By 2000, they had settled in Dhaka, where he completed O and A levels at an English-medium school.
Nadir traveled from Bangladesh to the United States in 2010 to pursue his higher studies. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Oklahoma State University before entering a Ph.D. program in biomedical engineering. At the same time as doing his Ph.D., he continued his master’s in data science and electrical engineering, exemplifying the spirit of learning across disciplines.
Nadir was an excellent student, but his heart wasn’t with any of that. His desire was to see the world and write stories about it, and so he took bold steps and quit the Ph.D. program to travel and create content exclusively.
The Birth of Nadir On The Go
Nadir created his YouTube channel, on December 17, 2016, Nadir On The Go, to bring forth his journey as a travel vlogger. The first few pieces of content were meant to be just a hobby, documenting travels intended for family and friends. The channel grew slowly for almost four years with just 200 subscribers by 2020.
Then there was the lockdown due to COVID-19 that changed the course of history. While confined to his home, Nadir learned the art of filmmaking and into trying out new formats. A Bengali blog that would later cause an uproar across millions of viewers both locally and outside was “Travel to 48 Visa-Free Countries with a Bangladeshi Passport”, which conquered his early audience of over 3.4 million views on YouTube alone.
This made Nadir finally a star, and his love for storytelling found a world audience at the same time. Today, he has almost 7 million followers on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
Awards and Accolades
The honors that Nadir has received for his creativity and dedication are:
1. Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021: Best Content Creator (Travel Vlog) for Marattok Hangor Macher Shathe Shatar.
2. ICT Division-Channel i Digital Media Award 2022: Best YouTube Content Creator for The Dangerous Jungle Adventures in Nepal.
3. Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2022: Best Content Creator (Travel Vlog) for Two Countries Divided by a Desert.
These testify to his role as a pioneering content creator who keeps raising the bar for travel vlogging in Bangladesh.
A Global Citizen: Nadir’s Top Five Travel Experiences
A Global Citizen: Nadir’s Top Five Travel Experiences
For Nadir, every destination has a different story to tell. Some experiences, though, have made permanent stamps on him:
1. Singapore. (1997): It was a family trip that brought him to a world very different from his own.
2. New York City, USA. (2011: The very first sight of the Western world after which he moved abroad to attend university marked a chapter anew.
3. Reykjavik, Iceland. (2013): One semester at the University of Iceland, where he made friends for a lifetime and traveled around Europe for the first time.
4. Europe (Summer 2018): The solitary 30 city trip that born within 100 days was a complete life-changer and his proof that he is dreaming for a life as a nomad.
5. Belgrade, Serbia. (2021): A short trip that turned into a month-long stay as the city became his favorite and felt like home.
Impact on Bangladesh’s Travel Vlogging Scene
Before Nadir, travel vlogging in Bangladesh hardly existed. But now, with very engaging videos, he has inspired many Bangladeshis to view traveling as more than just a pastime; it’s also for learning, cultural encounter, and personal prosperity.
His content is available in Bengali and English, linking either a local audience to an international one. From Amazon jungle adventures to Hawaiian shark swims, these documentaries explore the vistas of traveling around the world while trying to cover the drawbacks of the passport possessed by Bangladeshis.
Apart from the entertainment part, his work has cultivated a new environment where beauty and diversity of Bangladesh complement travels abroad. He thus became an ambassador of his country, improving its global image.
A Tribute to Nadir’s Mother
Nadir’s mother was the support of his life and the soul of inspiration. She cultivated his love of traveling in her family tours. Nadir always talks about the invaluable life lessons she imparted in her remembrance.
Tragically, she succumbed to a short ailment on May 21, 2024. Nadir posted on his social media to express his grieving sorrow and reminisce about his Mamoni. He said,
“I can take some joy in knowing she lived a happy and fulfilled life and knowing that she didn’t suffer for too long. But I don’t know how long it will take for me to be okay with the fact that the person who cared for me the most is gone, and I never even got to say goodbye to her.”
This post by Nadir also spoke concerning prevention at healthy ageing. He urged readers to take precaution and vaccines for loved ones against pneumonia and other diseases.
It is a deep loss, but continues as she is in Nadir’s work alongside his undying passion for storytelling.
A Native and Global Fanbase
Nadir’s connection with audiences goes beyond countries. In Bangladesh, his content feels like true fit and deep for the very genuinity of it. By speaking in Bengali and telling the traveller issues of Bangladeshi travelers, Nadir has a strong following in his home country.
World over, millions of people view it as through the theater, and through his storytelling, adventurous spirit, and personality, it has earned itself a fan base. These are viewers from the Americas to Europe and, of course, in Asia.
Nadir’s Legacy: Redefining Travel
More than just a travel vlogger, he is a storyteller, educator, and pioneer. By documenting his travels, he has not only inspired many people to explore the world but also changed the landscape of possibilities for Bangladeshi creators within the dimensions of globalization and the global digital space.
His story testifies that the miraculous journey or travels are achieved primarily from the manifestation of destiny and hard work combined with pure passion. From a mere YouTube channel with 100 subscribers, Nadir now has millions of followers on this global platform. The journey of Nadir really proves that dreams do come true with hard work and dedication.
Nadir is the foundation of his pioneer as the first noteworthy travel vlogger in Bangladesh, where he opened doors for the future creator to discover places that lie in a different map—physically and artistically.
Conclusion
Nadir Nibras has that adventurous spirit and the independence and creativity of resilience. His effect on travel vlogging in Bangladesh and the whole world has been magnified. Be it instilling wanderlust in others, showcasing the beauty of different cultures, or fulfilling the legacy of his mother, this work still goes on for Nadir.
He travels, with his camera and a backpack, where Nadir On The Go lets one remember the infinite possibilities that lie beyond one’s comfort zone. His journey for Bangladesh and beyond is not just a record of places; it is an opportunity to dream, to explore, and to relate.
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