COMMUNIAL RIOTS IN BANGLADESH & WEST BENGAL

Book Details

• Title: Communal Riots in Bangladesh & West Bengal: 1947–1964

• Author: Sukumar Biswas

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9789381140987

• Edition: First Edition

• Cover Type: Paperback

About The Book

"Communal Riots in Bangladesh & West Bengal: 1947–1964" is a powerful and unflinching chronicle of one of the darkest chapters in the subcontinent’s post-colonial history. Authored by Dr. Sukumar Biswas, this book offers a deeply researched and interpretive account of the major communal riots that engulfed Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) and West Bengal during and after the Partition of India.

Focusing on three major episodes — the riots of 1946, 1950, and 1964 — the book delves into the complex socio-political and religious tensions that triggered and fueled widespread violence between Hindus and Muslims. Through detailed analysis of contemporary newspaper reports, official records, eyewitness testimonies, and historical documents, Dr. Biswas presents a chilling portrait of how the rule of law was swiftly dismantled, giving rise to mob violence and unchecked religious extremism.

What sets this work apart is its balanced narrative — while it exposes the mechanisms of hate and destruction, it also highlights the brave and humane efforts undertaken by peace activists, organizations, and communities striving to restore harmony amidst chaos.

"Communal Riots in Bangladesh & West Bengal" is not just a history book — it is a cautionary tale about the consequences of polarization, and a tribute to those who chose peace over prejudice. A must-read for historians, political scientists, students of Partition, and anyone seeking to understand the enduring impact of communal divisions in South Asia.