Known as the "Majloom Jononeta" (leader of the oppressed) Bhashani spent his life fighting for the rights of the marginalised and downtrodden. The film, titled “Bhashani,” is being directed by Syed Wahiduzzaman Diamond, with pre-production already underway. Shooting is expected to start in mid-2025.

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.

I shall begin with a story, to which I will return again. In 2013, on the occasion of the 37th death anniversary of Maulana Bhashani, I met the vivacious and spirited 84-year old Burhan Uddin in Tangail (passed away in 2014).