In a bold move, producer Waseem Rizvi and director Sanoj Mishra and have brought to the silver screen the untold stories of the Rohingya crisis with their latest film, The Diary of West Bengal. This film, starring Ashmin Mehta and Yajur Marwah, is set for a worldwide release on August 30, 2024.
The film courageously tackles sensitive subjects, including the brutal 2001 incident in Bangladesh where a minor girl was raped by individuals facilitating illegal immigration. The harrowing plea of the girl’s mother, “Go one by one else my daughter will die,” as mentioned in Taslima Nasrin’s book Lajja, left the world in shock and had severe repercussions for Nasrin, who was forced to flee Bangladesh immediately.
The Diary of West Bengal also sheds light on the current turmoil in Bangladesh. The nation is experiencing significant unrest, marked by violent protests, political upheaval, and a humanitarian crisis. Over 170 people have died, including police officers, in clashes between security forces and protesters. The government has imposed a curfew and restricted internet access to quell the unrest. The violence has escalated following former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s ousting and the appointment of Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus as the head of an interim government .
The UN and human rights organizations have expressed deep concern over the excessive use of force and the suppression of peaceful protests. The crackdown has led to numerous deaths, enforced disappearances, and the detention of thousands, including journalists and human rights defenders .
The Diary of West Bengal promises to be a powerful portrayal of the Rohingya plight and the broader socio-political issues in Bangladesh. It aims to raise awareness and provoke critical conversations about the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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