In this episode of Going South, we talk to legal scholar Arpeeta Shams Mizan about Bangladesh as it enters a new era. In this episode, we discuss the legacies of genocide and colonialism on the people of Bangladesh today, and how mass movements, in particular, have driven the country forward. Mizan provides compelling insights into the experiences of Bangladesh’s cultural and religious minorities, and argues that Bangladesh must shake off its colonial legacies to truly build an inclusive society. Join us for a wide-ranging discussion about how Bangladesh’s history informs its current challenges and future possibilities. 

Reading List

1. “The Cruel Birth of Bangladesh” - Archer K. Blood

2. “Bangladesh: Legacy of Blood” - Anthony Mascarenhas

3. “A History of Bangladesh” - Willem Van Schendel

4. “Ekattorer Dinguli” (The Days of ‘71) - Jahanara Imam

5. “Ekattorer Diary” (The Diary of 1971) - Sufia Kamal

6. “The Golden Age: A Novel” - Tahmima Anam

   “The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger and a Forgotten Genocide” - Gary J. Bass