Amit Dey

The writer is Professor of History, University of Calcutta.

Understanding the maverick politician, AK Fazlul Huq

Fazlul Huq is a largely forgotten politician in West Bengal. The apparent indifference towards Huq in West Bengal or India can be partly explained by the unfortunate vivisection of India in 1947.

1y ago

History writing in South Asia and Prof Abdul Karim

In 1990, when I was striving to enter the world of doctoral research, my father, who was an eminent historian, placed three books on my table with the assurance that if I thoroughly read them, I would be on my way to select a research topic for myself.

5y ago

Syed Ahmadul Huq: Banglar Rumi and the eclectic traditions of South Asia

In the creative writings of eminent author Ahmedul Huq, popularly known as “Banglar Rumi” throughout Bangladesh, is a perfect

6y ago

The creative world of 'Banglar Rumi'

The creative works of celebrated writer Syed Ahmadul Huq, popularly known as 'Banglar Rumi' throughout Bangladesh, are a perfect blend of erudition, historical consciousness, philosophical insight and poetic brilliance.

8y ago
October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Understanding the maverick politician, AK Fazlul Huq

Fazlul Huq is a largely forgotten politician in West Bengal. The apparent indifference towards Huq in West Bengal or India can be partly explained by the unfortunate vivisection of India in 1947.

July 24, 2019
July 24, 2019

History writing in South Asia and Prof Abdul Karim

In 1990, when I was striving to enter the world of doctoral research, my father, who was an eminent historian, placed three books on my table with the assurance that if I thoroughly read them, I would be on my way to select a research topic for myself.

September 1, 2018
September 1, 2018

Syed Ahmadul Huq: Banglar Rumi and the eclectic traditions of South Asia

In the creative writings of eminent author Ahmedul Huq, popularly known as “Banglar Rumi” throughout Bangladesh, is a perfect

September 6, 2016
September 6, 2016

The creative world of 'Banglar Rumi'

The creative works of celebrated writer Syed Ahmadul Huq, popularly known as 'Banglar Rumi' throughout Bangladesh, are a perfect blend of erudition, historical consciousness, philosophical insight and poetic brilliance.