History of Bangladesh

December 16: Proudly celebrated, not seriously studied

The cruelties of the genocide, and the heroism of the resistance were all parts of the people’s lived experience.

The desperate need for a nuanced narrative of history in NCTB textbooks

Through discourse and perception, these unknown tales of history continue to haunt us even today.

We must preserve historical documents

National Archives authorities must do their job properly

History of Bangladesh: First Decade

The first decade's history of Bangladesh is most consequential but often politically coloured. This historical commentary is different in two respects.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

December 16: Proudly celebrated, not seriously studied

The cruelties of the genocide, and the heroism of the resistance were all parts of the people’s lived experience.

August 22, 2024
August 22, 2024

The desperate need for a nuanced narrative of history in NCTB textbooks

Through discourse and perception, these unknown tales of history continue to haunt us even today.

December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022

We must preserve historical documents

National Archives authorities must do their job properly

April 2, 2016
April 2, 2016

History of Bangladesh: First Decade

The first decade's history of Bangladesh is most consequential but often politically coloured. This historical commentary is different in two respects.