The other day, the novel ' A Golden Age ' authored by Tahmima Anam received a lot of exposure in the Western media, which has given us a real sense of achievement.

As we all have come to know, the novel has been on the bestseller list in England and has received reviews from the British press for its elevated narrative and linguistic technique.

Its publication is remarkable: it is the first ever novel written in English which is set against the backdrop of our Liberation War; it is, Tahmima rightly said, an eye-opener for a lot of younger Bangladeshis living at home and abroad who have not had the opportunity to learn about the people's experiences during the War of Independence.

Before I conclude, I cannot help thanking Tahmima Anam for writing a great novel which is an emblem of patriotic zeal.