Deshantorer Katha (Bengali Version)

Book Details:

• Author: Sandhya Bhattacharya

• Publisher: Parobash Publications

• Language: Bengali

• Cover: Hardbound

About the Book:

Deshantorer Katha is the poignant memoir of a man who, while telling his own story, becomes a living testament to the shared experiences of the Bengali community during the time of Partition. As the narrative unfolds, the book paints a vivid picture of the flow of Bengali life from the peaceful rural landscapes of East Bengal (now Bangladesh) to the turbulent, divided realities of post-Partition India.

In the first part, the narrative captures the serene and blissful life in a village in Eastern Bengal. The middle section brings the heat of the Partition, with its intense struggles and the bitter life battles that ensued. The final section takes the reader to the quiet, peaceful hills of Shillong, where life gradually found its way back to calmness. The memoir becomes a reflection of Bengali rural and small-town life in the 20th century, blending memories, historical accounts, and deeply personal insights into the broader socio-political changes of the time.

With detailed accounts of the impact of colonial rule, the post-independence riots, and personal experiences of migration and displacement, Deshantorer Katha serves as both a powerful narrative and a historical document, offering readers a rare, eye-witness account of the human side of the tumultuous events of the Partition and the years that followed. This book is not just a personal story; it is a vivid portrait of the resilience and pain of an entire community.