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For over the past forty years, Bimal Kar has been a distinguished figure in the world of Bengali short stories. On one hand, this writer, always seeking his own distinct path, has experimented with countless successful innovations in his creations. On the other, he has tirelessly worked to add new dimensions to the rich tradition of Bengali short stories. This dual achievement is, in fact, quite rare.

Publishing a representative collection from the vast body of Bimal Kar’s works is no easy task. Perhaps that is why no previous anthology has fully captured the diversity of his storytelling. In this regard, Panchashti Galpa (Fifty Stories) is a much-awaited and exceptional addition. Starting from his early works like Atmaja, Angurlata, Sudhamoy, and Jononi, to his mid-life stories like Sukh, Tuchchho, Hemantar Saap, and reaching the striking tales of his later years, this collection presents a full spectrum of Bimal Kar’s evolution as a storyteller. It is a true reflection of the many twists and transformations in his creative journey, as carefully selected by the author himself.