Amreen Bashir

The scale of that inheritance becomes even more striking when placed against the paradox of its visibility. Across the United Kingdom, the United States, Europe, Australia, and the Middle East, Bangladeshi restaurateurs have built a vast and resilient food economy, with a significant proportion of so-called “Indian” restaurants in the United Kingdom historically owned by Bangladeshis, particularly from Sylhet.

“Even if they call me away, my heart will always remain in my motherland,” echoes Kazi Nazrul Islam.