When people talk about Bengali nationalism or Indian nationalism, there’s a design behind it. Therefore, I believe, it is pertinent that we read the works of such literary figures which inspire us to dream. This is a prime example of how history can be used to dream of a better world. What Akhtaruzzaman Elias wrote can be best viewed as a creative counterpart of our history. Just like we say that every Bengali needs to read Rabindranath, they must also read Elias.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 20, 2018 11:37 UTC