Ekusher Myth (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Writer: Kaushik Gangopadhyay Debabrata

• No. of Pages: 342

• ISBN: 9788198712073

• Genre: Essay

• Format: Hardcover

• Publisher: Boi Bondhu

About the Book

Ekusher Myth critically examines the long-held narrative by left-leaning intellectuals like Amartya Sen, who have portrayed Bangladesh as a model of peace, harmony, and tolerance in the Indian subcontinent. The events following August 2024, marked by a surge in persecution against Hindus, expose the fallacy of this portrayal.

The book uncovers the suppressed history of Bangladesh, beginning with a critique of the myth surrounding February 21 and the Language Movement in East Pakistan. Beneath the rhetoric of secularism lies a history of systematic injustices, including legal plunder and recurring waves of violence against Hindus and Buddhists. The narrative also challenges widely circulated historical distortions, such as the claim by the Encyclopedia Britannica that Bengali identity emerged due to mass migration from the Middle East 1,400 years ago.

By examining historical and contemporary events, the book calls on Bengali-speaking communities to safeguard their language and cultural identity from the predations of extremist ideologies, invoking the legacy of leaders like Maulana Bhashani and the vision of a greater Bangladesh.