Purba Africay Bipadsankul Dine

• Author: Rita Bandopadhyay (ঋতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়)
• Genre: Atmajibani - Jibani - Smritikatha (Autobiography - Biography - Memoir)
• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789350401309
• Pages: 108
• Weight: 230 grams

About the Book

🌍 Purba Africay Bipadsankul Dine is a first-hand memoir of the turbulent times in Uganda during 1971-72, when the country faced a severe socio-political and economic crisis.

🔹 Key Highlights:

• The author, living in Uganda due to her husband's job, personally witnessed the chaotic and violent expulsion of Asians under the rule of General Idi Amin.
• Chronicles the fear, uncertainty, and struggles of the Indian community living in Uganda.
• Offers a rare and deeply personal insight into the lives of immigrants caught in political turmoil.
• A gripping narrative filled with real-life experiences of survival amidst instability.

📖 An essential read for history enthusiasts, political analysts, and those interested in migration stories and diasporic experiences.

About the Author

✍️ Rita Bandopadhyay (b. November 1939) was born in Srirampur, Hooghly.

• Studied Philosophy at Gokhale Memorial School, Lady Brabourne College, and the University of Calcutta.
• A multi-talented personality with a passion for writing, painting, and sewing.
• Renowned for her contributions to children’s literature, regularly writing for:
  • Sandesh, Shuktara, Kishor Bharati, Mouchak, Togbog, and many other magazines.
• Also known for her short stories and essays, published in Kothasahitya, Nibodhata, Samatat, Sharadiya Dakshinibarta, and more.

💡 A significant voice in Bengali literature, blending personal experiences with historical narratives.