Tistaparer Brittanta by Debes Roy [Hardcover]

This compelling excerpt outlines the transformative and diverse socio-cultural landscape of the Duars region near the Teesta River in North Bengal's Jalpaiguri district. It highlights the coexistence of various communities, such as the Rajbanshis and tribal groups like the Santals, Kols, and Mundas, known locally as Madeshiya. The narrative introduces Baghuru, a man shaped by the changes in this dynamic region. Born under mysterious circumstances in a deep forest, he is one of the original inhabitants, and his survival once involved battling a tiger. Now identified as Gayanath Jotdar's retainer, Baghuru embarks on a journey of self-discovery, breaking away from development, tea estates, and land struggles. Accompanied by a boy named Madari, Baghuru seeks to unravel the truths surrounding his roots and existence.
It seems like this story intertwines themes of survival, identity, societal shifts, and the search for meaning.