Priyam Pritim Paul

Priyam Pritim Paul is pursuing his PhD at South Asian University, New Delhi.

Administrative dynamics in 1971’s War of Liberation

The War of Liberation in 1971 commenced late on the night of March 25th, as the Pakistani army initiated a genocidal campaign from all its cantonments, aiming to seize control of cities amidst the growing resistance movement.

4m ago

Dr Shahidullah’s thoughts on India and Pakistan’s language problem

Even before the partition of India, the question of language was an issue of debate, which eventually turned into an acute dilemma for both Pakistan and India. Against this backdrop, Dr Muhammad Shahidullah actively delved into the discussion of language, a key component of state formation and mechanism. His intervention in this subject, to this day, remains remarkable. 

5m ago

The Heroic Role of the BMA, UK in 1971

In 1971, in England, a small group of Bengali doctors from then East Pakistan were immersed in their studies. Amidst the pursuit of their academic dreams, they found themselves attuned to the dynamic political landscape unfolding in East Pakistan.

7m ago

A philanthropic visionary and secular icon

Ranada Prasad Shaha, a true trailblazer in public health for Bangladesh, dedicated himself to philanthropy from the inception of his economic success.

8m ago

Akhteruzzaman Elias: There is always an other to be purged

Shill edited the present volume as a rich collection of memories and evaluations of Akhteruzzaman Elias by his friends and relatives, some renowned literary figures of the Bangla language, as well as some occasional thoughts by Elias himself.

1y ago

Badruddin Umar: The life and works of a revolutionary

Badruddin Umarer Jibon o Kaj is an excellent collection of essays, articles and recollections about Umar written by many renowned national and international scholars.

1y ago

A refugee's tale in Calcutta

Unlike many of the war refugees from Bangladesh in Calcutta, he felt no urge to be involved in the war. He had fled the country to save his life, not to participate in the fight.

1y ago

The Battle over Punthi Sahitya’s Legacy: Abdul Karim’s Perspective

Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad passed away in 1953, just a year after the historic language movement.

1y ago
March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024

Administrative dynamics in 1971’s War of Liberation

The War of Liberation in 1971 commenced late on the night of March 25th, as the Pakistani army initiated a genocidal campaign from all its cantonments, aiming to seize control of cities amidst the growing resistance movement.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

Dr Shahidullah’s thoughts on India and Pakistan’s language problem

Even before the partition of India, the question of language was an issue of debate, which eventually turned into an acute dilemma for both Pakistan and India. Against this backdrop, Dr Muhammad Shahidullah actively delved into the discussion of language, a key component of state formation and mechanism. His intervention in this subject, to this day, remains remarkable. 

December 16, 2023
December 16, 2023

The Heroic Role of the BMA, UK in 1971

In 1971, in England, a small group of Bengali doctors from then East Pakistan were immersed in their studies. Amidst the pursuit of their academic dreams, they found themselves attuned to the dynamic political landscape unfolding in East Pakistan.

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

A philanthropic visionary and secular icon

Ranada Prasad Shaha, a true trailblazer in public health for Bangladesh, dedicated himself to philanthropy from the inception of his economic success.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Akhteruzzaman Elias: There is always an other to be purged

Shill edited the present volume as a rich collection of memories and evaluations of Akhteruzzaman Elias by his friends and relatives, some renowned literary figures of the Bangla language, as well as some occasional thoughts by Elias himself.

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Badruddin Umar: The life and works of a revolutionary

Badruddin Umarer Jibon o Kaj is an excellent collection of essays, articles and recollections about Umar written by many renowned national and international scholars.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

A refugee's tale in Calcutta

Unlike many of the war refugees from Bangladesh in Calcutta, he felt no urge to be involved in the war. He had fled the country to save his life, not to participate in the fight.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

The Battle over Punthi Sahitya’s Legacy: Abdul Karim’s Perspective

Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad passed away in 1953, just a year after the historic language movement.

December 16, 2022
December 16, 2022

Mahboobul Alam: An early historian of the 1971 war

Following the Liberation War of Bangladesh, the savant Mahboobul Alam (1898-1981) took up the task of writing a comprehensive history of 1971.

May 29, 2022
May 29, 2022

What’s extraordinary about the ordinary?

In Pathak’s book we see instances of how the distinctive ordinary tendencies of everyday life are dipping and are capitalised under different industrial markets.

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