Book Details

• Author: Arun Sen

• Publisher: Ababhash

• Language: Bengali

• ISBN: 9789380732428

• Pages: 312

• First Published: January 2006

• Second Print: November 2016

• Format: Paperback
  

About the Book
This substantial work explores the complex historical trajectory of Bengali Muslims as a community—their identity formation, internal diversities, socio-political challenges, and cultural resilience. Arun Sen examines how questions of language, religion, and nationality have shaped collective consciousness across borders.

The book offers a detailed reflection on the historic struggle in Bangladesh for the recognition of the Bengali language, the continuing threat of communalism, and the rich heritage of literature, art, music, and theatre that define its cultural life. By situating these themes within broader historical developments, the author presents a layered account of identity and belonging.

Spanning 312 pages, this paperback stands as an important contribution to discussions on Bengali identity, nationalism, and cultural history.