After finishing an eight year diploma course in dance from Sangeet Bhaban, Jhumi chose Kathak as her medium. She says 'I was trained in both Kathak and Bharat Natyam at Sangeet Bhaban but I chose the Kathak for its colourful presentation and style. Besides this, I was inspired by my teacher Shibli Mohammad.'

Jhumi first performed in 1991 at Shilpakala Academy. She gave many solo performances, arranged by organisations like Sangeet Bhaban, Nrittanchal and Dibbya. She also worked as dance director. Her notable directorial ventures are Tasher Desh and Chitrangada which were staged on the birth anniversary of the renowned Tagore singer Kalim Sharafi.

The talented danseuse Jhumi is an enlisted performer of BTV and other channels. She has also visited countries like India, Sri Lanka and Iraq. 'We were appreciated tremendously for our colourful performances,' says Jhumi.

Jhumi has done a workshop with famous Kathak dancer and director Birju Maharaj. 'It has been a great experience to work with the living legend and know about Kathak from him,' says Jhumi. She also attended another workshop with Indian Kathak dancer Prarona Srimali.

Talking about the dance environment in Bangladesh, Jhumi says, 'The environment is no doubt brighter than before. The positive thing is that nowadays boys are developing an interest in dancing. However, the media has to promote and extend support to this art form.'

A dance teacher of Sunnydale School, Jhumi hopes to expand her knowledge of Kathak. ' I want to do something new,' she says. Besides this, Jhumi has plans to undertake new ventures in dance with children.

There are problems that have to be contended with. As Jhumi says,' Here the dancers often lack unity. If we worked jointly, this art form would achieve greater heights.'