Shabnam Parvin started her acting career in 1982, performing on stage in a play entitled Kumar Khalir Char,[1] against the wishes of her parents.
Parvin performed in a TV play Duti Gaan-Er Ekti Shur, aired in 1982 and produced by Alauddin Ahemed.
[2] Her first production was Mrittundondo, followed by Papi Shatru, Sotter Songram, Voyungkor Nari, Durdhirso Pamela and Kukkhato Jorina.
[1] Sabnam Parvin is now more famous for Bangladesh Television (BTV) magazine programme Ittadi as a Nani-Nati.
In 2008, while the house was under construction, a gang of robbers forced their way in, stole jewellery and cash worth 800,000 taka, and tied up the family, leading to the death of Shabnam's father.