In the remote village of Totopara, located near the Bhutanese border in West Bengal, India, resides one of the country’s oldest and most endangered indigenous communities—the Toto people. For centuries, they have spoken their own language, yet it existed solely in oral form, with no written script. Over time, this lack of a written system […]

Migrant workers form the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy. Through tireless labour abroad, they send remittances that support families, sustain communities, and bolster national development. Yet behind these tangible contributions lies an often-unseen emotional world: loneliness, homesickness, and a profound longing for a mother’s presence. This hidden sentiment has been poignantly captured by the folk music […]