From A Bazaar To A Mandi

About this book

The book tells stories in 63 small and unfettered sections of the passage of a bon viveur from his birth to the present day. He takes a 'blue jeans and white-glove' approach to write each story in a format never tried before. Each section, often with comments by his friends and acquaintances, deals with a different subject such as his village, his query about his existence, his basketball team, favorite cities, and his identity. With the power of argumentation, he has articulated the unspeakable despite the sense of le néant (nothingness). Appreciations for his teachers, friends, and those sub-continental legends that impacted him, said in a candid fashion. The changing venues of his ‘adda’, with their historical details, give a panoramic view of his city. He probes how various food items were introduced to Bangladesh by settling Middle easterners, Afghans, Turks, Moguls, and Europeans. Travel and eating accounts in many cities of the world added to the stories of Clubs, Food Festivals, Jumbled Legends, and Musings about his friends and surroundings. Lastly, the sweet-bitter relationships between Bangladesh and its three neighbors are given in an unreservedly straightforward manner. Through atmosphere and emotion, the book opens up many layers. It is an autographical travel book, plus some moments.