Zahir Raihaner Cholochitra Potobhumi Bishoy O Boishishto Anupam Hayat Dibyaprokash

Zahir Raihan became synonymous with the history of Bengali film-making long before he got caught up in the armed struggle for Bangladesh's liberation in 1971. In this work, Anupam Hayat examines the life and times of a man who was at once a movie maker and political activist. His disappearance soon after liberation remains a tragic mystery.

1971:25-30 March

Biplobi Betar Kendro Shongslishto Tothyaboli Samaj Anushilon, Chittagong

Those of you familiar with Belal Mohammad's story of the beginnings of Shwadhin Bangla Betar Kendro will take justifiable interest in this new work. Chances, however, are that readers may spot in this work elements that may not tally with those in the earlier book. But as part of national history, the present work could reveal things new. That is what is so tempting about it.

Iqlim Sonargaon History Jurisdiction Monuments

Habiba Khatun Academic Press and Publishers Library, Dhaka

Habiba Khatun takes us down a historical path that reveals itself layer by layer. The place of Sonargaon in Bengali history remains significant, but the author here comes forth with much of the information about the background of a place that has become part of legend for us. Iqlim, meaning a port as well as city, promises gripping reading.