Ashfaqur Rahman
CEO, DataPath (Bangladesh)
A few things you might not know about Ashfaqur…
What is your favorite book?
“Decisive: how to make better choices in Life and Work. The book discusses how we can overcome our biases through proper discipline. The mnemonic WRAP summarizes four actions needed to shield us from biases and enable better decision-making. WRAP stands for:
W -Widen our options.
R – Reality-test our assumptions.
A – Attain distance before deciding.
P – Prepare to be wrong.”
What is your favorite movie?
“Forrest Gump. It stars Tom Hanks in the Title Role. The movie is about a simple, kind-hearted man who, despite his low IQ, lives an extraordinary life, accidentally influencing major historical events and touching the lives of many, all while holding onto his enduring love for his childhood friend, Jenny.”
What is your favorite artist or band?
“My favorite band is Pink Floyd. Their music is mainly recognized for its psychedelic rock, progressive rock, and art rock genres.”
60s,70s,80s,90s – which decade do you love the most and why?
“90s for sure. I appreciate the 1990s for various reasons, such as the cultural landscape, the simplicity of life, and the positive memories connected to that era, especially for those who were young, like me, during that time.”
You have to sing Karaoke, what song do you pick?