Smari Bismaye

🔹 Author: Usharanjan Bhattacharya

🔹 Genre: Autobiography - Biography - Memoir

🔹 Format:Hardcover

🔹 ISBN: 9789388014151

🔹 Pages: 220

🔹 Weight: 390 grams

📌 Book Summary:

"A compelling narrative of three remarkable women who shaped history with their intellect, courage, and relentless dedication."

This book chronicles the inspiring lives of three pioneering women—Hemanta Kumari, Sharadamunjari, and Anjali Lahiri—who left an indelible mark in the fields of literature, education, and social activism.

✔ Hemanta Kumari – The first female editor of a Hindi magazine (‘Sugrihini’ in 1888), a feminist leader, and a skilled administrator who established Punjab’s first women’s awakening platform. She edited the famous Bengali women’s magazine ‘Antahpur’, showcasing her versatility in both languages.

✔ Sharadamunjari – A fearless rebel from rural Sylhet who later became a teacher, writer, and speaker. Known for her progressive thinking, she balanced her Brahmo faith with an open-minded approach to life. Even the renowned Leela Majumdar admired her as a visionary woman.

✔ Anjali Lahiri – A student leader, activist, and humanitarian, who fearlessly served in the Bangladesh Liberation War along the northern frontier, earning Bangladesh’s Freedom Fighter Honor. Known as "Meghalaya’s fierce storm," she was a voice for the oppressed, always advocating for the poor, sick, and displaced.

The book seamlessly blends historical accounts with personal narratives, providing a rich tapestry of courage, sacrifice, and intellectual brilliance. Usharanjan Bhattacharya masterfully brings their stories to life, making this book an informative yet deeply moving read.

👤 About the Author:

Usharanjan Bhattacharya
✔ Born in 1946, youngest son of Umeshchandra Bhattacharya & Shaibalini Devi
✔ Former Head of the Bengali Department at Gauhati University
✔ Served as the Dean of the Arts Faculty
✔ A distinguished Rabindranath scholar and translator
✔ Awards & Recognitions:

• Tagore Research Institute’s Debjyoti Dutta Majumdar Award (1999)
• Sahitya Setu Award (2002)
• Achyutcharan Tattvanidhi Award (2005)
• Sahitya Akademi Translation Award (2002) for translating Jnanpith-winning Assamese novel Mritunjay by Birendra Kumar Bhattacharya
• Bhasha Bharati Samman (2007) from Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore

📖 "Smarī Bismaye" is an insightful journey through the lives of three extraordinary women, their struggles, and their victories. A must-read for history enthusiasts and admirers of strong female voices.