Desh Magazine - April 17, 2020

In this issue

Desh, 17 April, 2020 issue focuses on the impact and repercussions of the unprecedented lockdown imposed around the world in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, which has brought lives and livelihoods to a grinding halt. Included are essays penned by Sanjib Chattopadhyay, BinayakBandyopadhyay, Dipesh Chakraborty, Jaya Mitra, Sumit Mitra, ShekharMukhopadhyay, SaswatiGhosh, and Raka Dasgupta. There is a travelogue on Mexico written by Kaushik Sen. This issue carries other regular sections like 'JibanJerakam' by Sumit Mitra, the serialized novel 'Beejmantra' (fictional depiction of BankimchandraChattopadhyay's life), Mantabya, Granthalok, ShilpoSanskriti, Galpo, Chithipatra, Seshkatha, etc.

Desh Magazine Description:

Desh Magazine is a Bengali literary magazine published by the ABP Group from India on the 2nd and the 17th of every month. It is one of the oldest and most respected literary magazines in India. Desh has been a platform for some of the most renowned Bengali writers, including Rabindranath Tagore, Satyajit Ray, Mahasweta Devi, and Sunil Gangopadhyay.

The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including:

* Short stories
* Poetry
* Novels
* Essays
* Literary criticism
* Cultural commentary
* Book reviews

Desh is known for its high-quality writing and its commitment to promoting Bengali literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Bengali culture and literature.