বাঙালির অস্তিত্ব রক্ষার সংগ্রাম || Bangalir Astitwa Rakshar Sangram || A struggle for the existence of the Bengalee

DETAILS : 

• Author : Faruque Ahamed
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Udar Aakash
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 1 January 2021
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ Bengali
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9382042970
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9382042976
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 400  g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Bangalir Astitwa Rakshar Sangram (translated as A Struggle for the Existence of the Bengalee), authored by the prominent writer, researcher, and socio-political commentator Faruque Ahamed, is a highly compelling, deeply analytical socio-historical treatise. Published by Kalyan Bharati (in collaboration with Gaza Sanchayan), this thought-provoking Bengali volume serves as a critical examination of the historical vulnerabilities, political challenges, and contemporary identity crises facing the Bengali ethnicity, specifically focusing on the demographic and cultural realities of West Bengal and the broader subcontinent.

The primary objective of the book is to issue a wake-up call regarding the gradual dilution of Bengali cultural heritage, economic self-reliance, and linguistic dominance. Rather than presenting a romanticized view of the past, Ahamed rigorously interrogates historical milestones and current socio-economic indicators across several thematic chapters:

• The Crisis of Identity & Marginalization: Investigates the deep-seated psychological and structural factors causing the modern Bengali community to lose its footing in corporate, economic, and political spheres within India.
• Linguistic Erosion: Analyzes the systemic decline in the everyday use of the Bengali language among the younger generation, criticizing the collective preference for English and Hindi mediums over mother-tongue education.
• The Ghost of Partition: Re-evaluates the long-term socio-political and economic trauma of the 1947 Partition of Bengal, exploring how the displacement of millions permanently fractured the geopolitical bargaining power of the Bengali populace.
• A Blueprint for Survival: Offers a passionate, constructive roadmap for a cultural and economic renaissance, urging the community to embrace entrepreneurship, preserve regional history, and foster secular intellectual unity to protect their existential footprint.

Written in elegant, sharp, and highly evocative Bengali prose, this book is an essential read for sociology students, political analysts, and anyone deeply invested in regional identity movements and South Asian cultural history.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Faruque Ahamed is a well-known Bengali intellectual, author, and senior journalist who has dedicated his career to highlighting the subaltern history, minority rights, and socio-cultural dynamics of Bengal. He is the long-time editor of the widely respected literary magazine Gaza Sanchayan, which provides a critical platform for alternative political thought and grassroots journalism.

Ahamed's authorial voice is marked by its fierce intellectual honesty, investigative depth, and unapologetic candor. He consistently challenges mainstream political narratives, choosing instead to rely on grassroots observations and statistical realities. His other notable works frequently intersect themes of communal harmony, regional development, and the preservation of indigenous Bengali sub-cultures, making him a highly respected contemporary voice in Eastern India's literary circles.