Criminalizing freedom of speech and thought in Bangladesh: Throughout the novel, one core theme is the government's use of language as a tool of control and manipulation. The concept of "doublethink" and "Newspeak" are introduced, where citizens are made to accept contradictory ideas as truth and language is limited to prevent dissent. The novel is a political commentary on
The apex court, however, asked the HC to hold a hearing and dispose of the rule that questioned the legality of Bangla Academy's decision not to allow Adarsha Prokashoni to participate in the Boi Mela.
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