Interpreting in the Asylum Context
EU Agency for Asylum (EUAA) · Issued 2024
Available for Work
Rezuwan Tushar
OPI / VRI / On-Site Interpreter & Cultural Mediator
Professional Profile
Native Bengali-speaking OPI/VRI and on-site interpreter with 4+ years of experience across medical, legal, asylum, and immigration settings. Specialises in Bengali–English consecutive and over-the-phone interpretation, delivering 95%+ client satisfaction (TransPerfect). Experienced in high-stakes EU asylum interviews (EUAA, Lesvos), healthcare calls, court hearings, and public sector assignments. Committed to accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity across all sessions.
Based in Bucharest, Romania.
Work Experience
Bengali–English interpretation across medical, legal, asylum, and immigration settings — remote, on-site, and within EU institutional frameworks.
- 2022 – Present
OPI/VRI Interpreter
TransPerfect · Freelance
Remote / USA
Handle 80+ hours/month across medical appointments, court hearings, and immigration cases. Maintain 95%+ positive client feedback across healthcare, finance, and legal sectors. Deliver accurate Bengali–English OPI and VRI sessions under strict professional ethics and confidentiality standards.
- Apr 2023 – Present
Interpreter & Cultural Mediator
European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) · Contract
Lesvos, Greece
Provide consecutive interpretation between Bengali and English in high-stakes asylum and border control interviews. Compile detailed interview reports supporting evidence-based decision-making within an EU institutional framework. Bridge cultural and contextual gaps between asylum seekers and EU officials, ensuring accurate representation of cultural nuances during interviews.
- Jun 2024 – Sep 2025
Bengali Telephone / Video Interpreter
Dals (Formerly DA Languages) · Freelance
Remote / UK
Provided live telephone and video interpretation between Bengali and English across medical, legal, and public sector settings. Ensured accurate, confidential, and culturally sensitive interpretation in every session. Managed availability and assignments independently as a freelance professional.
Education
Academic background in business administration and computer science, with focus on intercultural communication and data analysis.
University of Bucharest
BA in Business Administration · Intercultural Communication, Language & Society, International Relations
Jiangnan University
B.Sc in Computer Science and Technology · Data Analysis, Information Systems, Digital Communication Technologies
Licenses & Certifications
Professional accreditations and certifications demonstrating expertise and compliance with industry standards.
Google Analytics Certification
Google LLC · Issued 2024
Project Management Fundamentals
Coursera · Issued 2025
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage · Issued 2020
Professional Skills
Key competencies spanning interpretation, leadership, and cross-cultural communication.
Team LeadershipData AnalyticsMultilingual CommunicationUniversity PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipCross-Cultural CommunicationContent StrategySocial Media MarketingInterpretation & TranslationEducational Consulting
Languages
Proficient in multiple languages, facilitating effective communication and collaboration in diverse settings.
🇧🇩 Bengali
Native — Mother tongue
🇬🇧 English
C1 — Advanced
🇮🇳 Hindi
C1 (Oral) — Advanced spoken and listening; limited writing
References
Professional references attesting to interpretation work, ethics, and cross-cultural expertise.
Sheikh Kaushik Iqbal
First Secretary & Head of Chancery, Embassy of Bangladesh, Bucharest
kaushik.iqbal@mofa.gov.bd · +40 732 874 331
Additional references available upon request.
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