Rethinking the origins of Bongabdo through Bengal’s ecological civilisation

The more closely we look at Bongabdo, the less it seems like the work of a single dynasty.
14 May 2026, 08:30 AM

The forgotten front: Rumour, resistance, and the uprising of 1857 in Eastern Bengal

For over a century and a half, the collective memory and historiography of the 1857 uprising, variously termed the ‘Sepoy Mutiny’ or the ‘First Indian War of Independence’, have remained overwhelmingly anchored within the north-central Gangetic heartland of the Indian subcontinent.
11 May 2026, 00:00 AM

The Burma we imagined in Bengali literature

Burma and Bengal had shared extensive socio-cultural and economic exchanges long before the British landed on their shores.
10 May 2026, 09:30 AM

The Dhaka Masterpiece Paintings

At the opening of the Zoffany exhibition, the 'Nagaphon Ghat' was regarded by many as one of the most beautiful paintings ever.
8 May 2026, 12:00 PM

Nehrus, Mians, and the lost tradition of Hindu-Muslim political coexistence

Amid rising communal rhetoric, the historic bond between Lahore’s Mian family and Allahabad’s Nehrus offers a powerful lesson.
7 May 2026, 14:00 PM

Tagore’s radical vision for rural Bengal

Rabindranath pointed to one particular path for rural advancement: the strategy of a cooperative approach.
7 May 2026, 12:43 PM

The Rabindranath we have not yet claimed

Rabindranath Tagore’s artistic evolution into a universal humanist was forged through his transformative East Bengal experiences.
7 May 2026, 08:44 AM

The alchemy of sweet-making in Bengal

Most of the karigars/ustads and people at other levels of work hierarchies pointed to the palm of their hands and said “this is our everything”.
6 May 2026, 09:00 AM

Pritilata Waddedar: Politics of remembrance

Pritilata was much more than just a nurse or a sexual object as portrayed in the media; she wanted her death to mobilise women to join the fight against imperialism, to prove detractors wrong about their abilities.
5 May 2026, 18:59 PM

The making of Pritilata Waddedar

On the night of 23 September 1932, Pritilata led a group of approximately 10 to 12 revolutionaries towards the target.
5 May 2026, 09:00 AM

Raghu Rai: When life performs for the camera

For over 60 years, he shaped a visual language that defined the Indian subcontinent.
4 May 2026, 00:00 AM

We Wish to Inform You: Censorship in Bangladesh (1972-2024)

There is still coercive power at the disposal of the state (laws, arrests, closure) and business interests (as owner and advertising client), which can strategically control the flow of news and information.
3 May 2026, 13:16 PM

Revisiting Satyajit Ray in the age of noise

What makes Ray’s work endure is not simply its realism, but its insistence on humanity.
2 May 2026, 15:16 PM

Satyajit Ray: The man who found the universe in a dewdrop

From borrowed cameras to global acclaim, Satyajit Ray’s journey reveals patience, struggle, and the power of realism.
2 May 2026, 14:22 PM

Satyajit Ray’s ‘Tagore’ Films

Before taking a close look at the three feature films that comprise Ray’s tribute to Tagore we might note a few similarities between the two cultural giants.
2 May 2026, 09:00 AM

Fight for Justice

This timeline traces key moments, documenting adversity and progress, and offering insight into the quest for justice.
30 April 2026, 20:55 PM

A glimpse into the formative years of Fazlul Huq

A. K. Fazlul Huq’s life began amidst the ‘Great Backerganj Cyclone’ of October 1876—one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in history.
29 April 2026, 09:00 AM

The making of democratic Bengal: Fazlul Huq’s KPP and 1937 election

The KPP, under the leadership of Fazlul Huq, gained significant popularity by appealing to the youth and advocating for radical change
28 April 2026, 09:00 AM

Fazlul Huq and the dream of a new Bengal in a United India

A.K. Fazlul Huq navigated the complex politics of Bengal, balancing a secular Bengali identity with the realities of pre-partition India.
27 April 2026, 11:52 AM

A new reading of Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah and Sonargaon’s independence

On the basis of numismatic evidence, it can be inferred that Fakhruddin Mubarak Shah declared independence in Sonargaon in 734 AH/1333–34 CE.
27 April 2026, 00:00 AM