CHERE ASHA GRAM

Book Details

• Title: ছেড়ে আসা গ্রাম (Chhere Asa Gram)

• Author: দক্ষিণারঞ্জন বসু (Dakshinaranjan Basu)

• Language: Bengali

• Edition: Reprint Edition

• Cover: Paperback

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani

About the Book

In an era where the world’s attention is drawn to the plight of Syrian refugees or the suffering of the Rohingya community, we often overlook one of the most painful and large-scale displacements in human history. Chhere Asa Gram by Dakshinaranjan Basu brings to light the tragic tale of uprooted lives during the period surrounding India's Partition and the formation of Bangladesh.

This powerful literary work documents the heartbreaking exodus of millions of Bengalis who were forcibly displaced from their ancestral homes between 1947 and 1950, and again during the independence of Bangladesh. Through the vivid recounting of stories from 64 villages across 18 districts of East Bengal, this book bears witness to the trauma, pain, and loss endured by those who left behind everything to start anew in the western part of Bengal.

Upon its initial release, the two volumes of this book were promptly banned in the then East Pakistan, a testament to its bold and unflinching narration of historical truths. Even after its re-publication in West Bengal, the book quietly faded from public view. Now, with its timely reprint, Chhere Asa Gram resurfaces to remind readers across both Bengals of their shared history and cultural roots. This reissue is not merely a literary revival—it is a call to remembrance, identity, and the resilience of a people torn yet united by history.