Bhumiputra

Author: Rajashree Basu Adhikari

Genre: Novel

Format: Hardcover

ISBN: 9789354256769

Pages: 288

Weight: 433 grams

Book Description:

Bhumiputra is a dream of survival, dignity, and equality—a story about humanity’s endless struggle for the basic necessities of life: food, shelter, and security.

Across the world, power-hungry elites exploit the powerless, pushing them toward destruction and displacement. Borders, politics, and religious divisions have fractured human unity, even though in the beginning, there were no boundaries—only the universal need for survival. This hunger for dominance has led to displacement, exile, and statelessness, forcing millions to become refugees in their own world.

At the heart of the novel lies the plight of the Rohingya people, reflecting the dark realities of history. But Bhumiputra is not just about suffering; it is also a beacon of hope. Through characters like Inspector Debjit, the compassionate Kasim Bhai, the music-loving Debesh, the writer-academic Krishanu, and the reformist prison director Rumela, the novel sheds light on human resilience, kindness, and the pursuit of justice.

✔ A powerful narrative on exile, identity, and the human cost of power.
✔ Inspired by real-world refugee crises, particularly the Rohingya displacement.
✔ A story of hope and love, proving that every human being is an equal inheritor of this Earth—Bhumiputra.

About the Author:

Rajashree Basu Adhikari was born on June 10, 1964, in Siliguri, India. She spent her childhood and adolescence in Siliguri and Malda.

✔ Educational Background:

• Studied B.Sc. at Burdwan Vivekananda College.
• Completed LL.B. from Burdwan University.

✔ Professional Career:

• Began as a Co-operative Inspector.
• Later joined the Judiciary.
• Currently serves as Additional District & Sessions Judge at Purulia Fast Track Court.

Her first published story, "Ami Bhalo Achhi" (I Am Fine), appeared in Desh magazine in 2006, marking the beginning of her literary career.