—-One—- In the farthest end of the horizon across the river by the edge of a forest surrounding the dark hills sat a cottage made of dried palm leaves and rattan sticks in which lived […]
Original: Rabindranath Tagore [Translator’s note: Rabindranath Tagore’s essay “Imperialism,” a critique of British colonial desire and imperialist aggression, was first published in Bharati (Vaisakh, 1312/1905) and subsequently republished in Raja Proja (1908). Between 1893 and […]
(Inspired by Fayeza Hasanat’s story ‘The Anomalous Wife’) The sands of time lay still Frozen for who knows how long As if waiting for her To make the world flow again. Then she marches Just […]
Original: “Masterdar Hathghari” by Shamsur Rahaman Did you ever wear a wristwatch, Masterda? This question haunted me often, I know a great deal about you. Your build, the precious gem-like lustre in your eyes, your […]
In mum’s eyes my habit of dipping the biscuit in tea is a chronic dysfunction that years couldn’t mend Like people blocking the overbridge in hour of office rush she withdraws to her puja room. […]
Original: Abul Hasan There’s a stone, ever growing in beauty, in brightness– Moist, magical, sad– Is this the name of that stone? That’s what it is? Is this a stone or some river? A satellite? […]
(After Fayeza Hasanat’s “The Anomalous wife”) I say, Shomudra, I am here. I’ve escaped all who would keep me to sink into your embrace. Take me home. Shamudra says, I say, I am so tired. […]
A long time ago, I fashioned a sweet little home at 10 Abbot St. in a cosy suburb called New Farm in Brisbane City. Rented though, it became my home pretty soon. It is still […]
We are greatly indebted to Abu Kalam Shamsuddin for the logo, cover image and theme paintings of the magazine.
Publisher : Sabiha Huq, Professor of English, Khulna University, Bangladesh
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