Shodh

• Author: তসলিমা নাসরিন (Taslima Nasrin)
• Genre: Upanyas (Novel)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788177561937
• Pages: 140
• Weight: 256 gram
• Publisher: Ananda Publishers

Synopsis:
Shodh is a gripping novel that delves into love, marriage, self-respect, and revenge. Harun and Jhumur were deeply in love and built a dreamlike home together. Their love never faded despite the monotony of daily life and societal pressures—but it changed form.

For a long time, there were no questions in their relationship. But then, a question arose—is self-respect greater than love? What happens when love hinders progress, demands unfair sacrifices, or breeds suspicion? The pain of humiliation can give birth to revenge, just as it did for Jhumur.

Though she loved Harun, she meticulously planned her revenge—not with cruelty, but with an unyielding refusal to accept injustice. In Shodh, Taslima Nasrin masterfully explores the power dynamics of relationships and a woman’s unwavering resolve in the face of oppression.

About the Author:
Born on August 25, 1962, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, Taslima Nasrin is a doctor by profession and a writer by passion. She began her literary journey with poetry but later transitioned into prose. Her sharp writing and bold opinions in newspaper columns have made her immensely popular yet highly controversial.

Some of her notable works include:

• Poetry collections: Nirbasito Bahire Antore (1989), Amar Kichu Jai Ashe Na (1990), Balikar Gollachhut (1992)
• First novel: Oporpokkho (1992)
• Awards: She won the Ananda Puraskar in 1398 Bengali year for Nirbachito Kolam.

Through Shodh, she once again presents an unapologetic and thought-provoking narrative, making readers question society’s expectations of women and the true meaning of justice.