Barud Basanter Din by Binod Ghoshal [Hardcover]

"The Arab Spring—behind this beautiful name lies not a gentle breeze or the cooing of a cuckoo, but rather a bloody history. The spark of revolution ignited by the self-immolation of a modest vegetable vendor, Bouazizi, in Tunisia spread rapidly to countries like Egypt, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. The people of these nations chose the path of armed revolution to end decades of dictatorship. In Libya, the tyrannical leader Muammar Gaddafi was one such autocratic ruler. For over four decades, he ruled Libya, leading a life that was extraordinarily lavish and eccentric. Ultimately, this flamboyant leader sought refuge in a dry creek bed near the desert to save his life. However, he did not escape his fate. He was brutally killed by the frenzied people of his own country. Why did he meet such an end? How did such a massive uprising come about? Through the eyes of journalist Annie Misaki, readers will witness and learn about an unknown dark history. This novel is based on true events, though the names of characters have been changed for narrative purposes. It documents war, love, separation, dreams, cruelty, betrayal, and international political conspiracies."

This translation captures the essence of the text, highlighting the themes of revolution, dictatorship, and personal fate within the context of the Arab Spring and the broader socio-political upheaval in the region.