{"product_id":"communial-riots-in-bangladesh-west-bengal","title":"COMMUNIAL RIOTS IN BANGLADESH \u0026 WEST BENGAL","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Communal Riots in Bangladesh \u0026amp; West Bengal: 1947–1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sukumar Biswas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parul Prakashani\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9789381140987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Communal Riots in Bangladesh \u0026amp; West Bengal: 1947–1964\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and unflinching chronicle of one of the darkest chapters in the subcontinent’s post-colonial history. Authored by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. Sukumar Biswas\u003c\/strong\u003e, this book offers a deeply researched and interpretive account of the major communal riots that engulfed Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) and West Bengal during and after the Partition of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFocusing on three major episodes — the riots of \u003cstrong\u003e1946, 1950, and 1964\u003c\/strong\u003e — the book delves into the complex socio-political and religious tensions that triggered and fueled widespread violence between Hindus and Muslims. Through detailed analysis of contemporary newspaper reports, official records, eyewitness testimonies, and historical documents, Dr. Biswas presents a chilling portrait of how the \u003cstrong\u003erule of law was swiftly dismantled\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving rise to mob violence and unchecked religious extremism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this work apart is its balanced narrative — while it exposes the mechanisms of hate and destruction, it also highlights the \u003cstrong\u003ebrave and humane efforts\u003c\/strong\u003e undertaken by peace activists, organizations, and communities striving to restore harmony amidst chaos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Communal Riots in Bangladesh \u0026amp; West Bengal\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is not just a history book — it is a cautionary tale about the consequences of polarization, and a tribute to those who chose peace over prejudice. A must-read for historians, political scientists, students of Partition, and anyone seeking to understand the enduring impact of communal divisions in South Asia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Parul Prakashani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50134905684272,"sku":"ParulPrakashani_9789381140987","price":295.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/COMMUNAL-RIOTS-IN-BANGLADESH-WEST-BENGAL.jpg?v=1757588509","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/communial-riots-in-bangladesh-west-bengal","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}