Uncover the nuanced ‘crisis of belonging’ along the India-Bangladesh border. This essential read delves into the lived experiences of people in areas like West Bengal, offering a fresh, bottom-up perspective that transcends traditional partition narratives. Discover how ‘border identity’ and ‘border consciousness’ are actively shaped by daily survival, negotiation, and unique spatial specificity. It’s a crucial exploration for anyone interested in South Asian studies, migration, citizenship, and the human dimension of borderlands. Understand the complexities of life and identity at the convergence of nations.