Nil Pahar by Obayed Haq [Hardcover]

Mid-1980s. Before the storm of political tension rose in Bangladesh, everything was still and murky. The hill regions were then in turmoil. Fear, panic, and anxiety prevailed there. Murders, killings, abductions, and rapes were daily occurrences. The conflict between the hill people and Bengalis was at its peak. For government officials, the highest punishment was a posting in the hills. That punishment was no less than a death sentence. Even if they survived malaria and snakebites, there was no way to escape from extremist groups. Many officials quit their jobs to save their lives instead of going to the hills.

At that time, Dr. Manik Mitra, who grew up in an orphanage, was posted in a remote area of Bandarban. His life began to revolve around many desired and undesired events. He faced truth, violence, hatred, love, death, and the blue hills.