Song of Our Swampland

The narrative delves into the themes of courage and identity through the life of Kamal, an East Pakistani boy born without a mouth and tongue. Rescued by his compassionate teacher, Abbas Miah, Kamal learns to hide his literacy from those who ostracize him. As war erupts due to West Pakistan's genocidal actions, Kamal grapples with his role in the resistance. The story poignantly captures the struggle for community and belonging amid violence, culminating in a harrowing journey to safety with a group of survivors after tragedy strikes their village.