Banglay Bidroho: A rare collection of Liberation War paintings

These prints combine elements of public art and modernism, reflecting protest, social reality, and an effort to communicate with the masses.
2 April 2026, 16:05 PM

Once again the debate over Bengali nationalism

From the immediate aftermath of the 1971 Liberation War to the present day—and perhaps even into the future—historians have debated whether the birth of Bangladesh was a sudden rupture, a continuation of the Partition of Bengal in 1947, or whether its roots can be traced further back to the first Partition of Bengal in 1905.
31 March 2026, 12:58 PM

Does South Asia need secularism?

In conversation with Akeel Bilgrami, Sidney Morgenbesser Professor of Philosophy and a faculty member of the Committee on Global Thought at Columbia University, and a renowned scholar of political philosophy.
30 March 2026, 00:44 AM

Did Jinnah lose faith in the Two-Nation Theory after 1947?

Abdul Haque also draws attention to Jinnah’s choice of the terms “Hindu” and “Muslim” in his writings and speeches before and after Partition, right up to the end of his life. Interestingly, however, just after the creation of Pakistan on August 14, 1947, Jinnah began to speak of Hindus and Muslims as communities rather than as nations.
26 March 2026, 16:02 PM

The black flag at Rajshahi and the officer who chose conscience

As the Deputy Inspector General of Police of Rajshahi Range, Mamun Mahmood occupied a position of significant authority. Yet, at a time when many chose caution, he chose conscience
26 March 2026, 13:39 PM

At Highgate, remembering Karl Marx

14 March of this year marked the 143rd death anniversary of Karl Marx, a revolutionary philosopher whom I do not need to introduce to my readers.
22 March 2026, 15:00 PM

Celebrating Eid: Thousand years of history in three embraces

There is something extraordinary about traditions that have stood the test of time.
21 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Historical glimpses of Eid processions in Dhaka

The Eid processions of 1952 and 1953 often presented political and social issues satirically.
20 March 2026, 10:00 AM

The Biryani excavation

This article will examine nine biryanis across the subcontinent, each representing a different historical layer.
19 March 2026, 10:00 AM

How does Pakistan write 1971?

In seconds, the night was altered. Strobes of light flashed from the mouths of the tanks, igniting the dorms in brilliant snapshots before the shell ripped off another piece of the building.
17 March 2026, 06:03 AM

My mother’s letter during the Liberation War

Many things from 1971 have been lost. I do not quite know how, but I found this letter again many years later. Our mother passed away twenty-six years ago. Yet this letter still shelters us like a long shadow above our heads, and continues to protect all her children who long for freedom.
16 March 2026, 11:10 AM

Leela Nag: A lone tigress who waged war against the status quo

After the Partition of India and Pakistan, she remained steadfast in her decision to stay in East Pakistan and introduced a blueprint of her future activities in this newly born nation.
10 March 2026, 17:04 PM

The Australian doctor who witnessed what Bangladesh wanted to forget

Dr. Davis explained that this violence was not incidental, but rather a calculated strategy taken by the Pakistani Army.
3 March 2026, 10:01 AM

Barisal, beyond, and the making of Bengali literary modernity

In conversation with Clinton B Seely, emeritus professor of South Asian Languages and Civilisations at the University of Chicago.
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Why is there so little discussion on books?

From its very first issue, we have been striving to shape Ebong Boi into an important platform for writers, readers, and publishers. To continue working towards the fulfilment of the dream with which Ebong Boi began its journey seven years ago, we seek the support and companionship of book lovers.
1 March 2026, 10:00 AM

The great age of Chittagong and our failure to understand it

Accessing the sea through the Karnaphuli River, Chittagong’s site was exceptional in the early modern age of commerce.
23 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Capturing the Language Movement: Rafiqul's rare archive

Rafiqul was an eyewitness to the Language Movement of 1948. At the time he was a Class Ten student at St Gregory’s School.
22 February 2026, 15:14 PM

Ekushey in the Mirror of Azad

On February 22, The Azad published the news of the student shooting in an eight-column banner headline.
21 February 2026, 16:37 PM

Amar Ekushey: Before Bangla became a demand

Principal Abul Kashem is an unforgettable figure in the history of the Language Movement.
17 February 2026, 03:38 AM

Jinnah vs Fazlul Huq: The forgotten debate over Pakistan

Before and after 1947, there were many Islamist claimant parties in the Indian subcontinent.
16 February 2026, 00:00 AM