Dhaka, Aug. 30 -- Tragedy of Deceit and Duplicity by Barrister Mainul Hosein is a bold and thought-provoking historical memoir that challenges many of the long-accepted narratives surrounding the creation of Bangladesh. This book offers a deeply personal and critical perspective on the events leading up to and following the country's independence, blending the author's own experiences with incisive political commentary.
Structured chronologically, the book opens with events from 1968, following the death of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, and ends with a critical analysis of the post-liberation political climate. Hosein scrutinises pivotal moments in Bangladesh's history from the 1970 general elections to the eventual split of East and West Pak...