On Empire & Religion in Bengal

While being an annual celebration, marking the apex of Bengali culture, Pohela Baishakh it is not an invention made by Bengalis for the explicit benefit of Bengalis.

Bhasha Andolon

Ekushey February a day of mourning, but it’s also a day of gratitude.

Satyajit Ray: The Social Issue Filmmaker

Satyajit Ray, the legendary filmmaker, defined the Bengali film industry and reshaped the context of filmmaking to address contemporary social issues of his time.

Remembering East Pakistan

When the Liberation War of 1971 established a new Bangla-speaking country, Ms. Smith’s acquaintances began to ask her why she was still there. She would say, “I’m Bengali. Where am I supposed to go?”