Explore the complex life of smuggling and survival on the India-Bangladesh border in Phansidewa, where calm meets constant tension.
Bidhayak Das
The author brings over two decades of rich experience, having extensively travelled across South and Southeast Asia, immersing himself in the complex dynamics of security, geopolitics, governance, and elections. His work spans collaboration with international organisations in these regions and the broader Asia-Pacific, where he has made significant contributions. Beyond writing, he channels his creativity into visual storytelling through photography and video documentation. With a career rooted in journalism, particularly in North East India and its surrounding areas since 1992, he now leads as the founding editor of The Borderlens, bringing a deep, nuanced understanding of the region to his work.
Explore the complex life of smuggling and survival on the India-Bangladesh border in Phansidewa, where calm meets constant tension.
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