The map printed on the cover of this book, titled “Art of Triumph,” shows India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh.
Published: October 27, 2025 7:04 PM IST
New Delhi: On Saturday, October 25, Mohammad Yunus, head of Bangladesh’s interim government, gifted a controversial book to Pakistani General Sahir Shamshad Mirza. The map printed on the cover of this book, titled “Art of Triumph,” shows India’s northeastern states as part of Bangladesh. The Indian Foreign Ministry has not yet issued an official response.
Shamshad Mirza is the second most powerful officer in the Pakistani Army after Asif Munir. It is believed that Mirza will succeed Munir as Pakistan’s Army Chief.
Book features paintings created during the 2024 student movement
Art of Triumph is an art book showcasing graffiti and other paintings created during the July-August 2024 student movement in Bangladesh.
It was released by Yunus, the interim chief adviser, in September last year. Currently, this book is not available for public sale.
This book is gifted to foreign leaders
Bangladesh leaders have previously used this book as a gift. In September 2024, Yunus gifted it to Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Gifting this book is considered a political and diplomatic gesture. According to the Dhaka Tribune, this book has been gifted to more than 12 foreign leaders and officials.
These include prominent figures such as former US President Joe Biden, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, Brazilian PM Lula da Silva, and former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Pakistani General Sahir Shamshad Mirza is on Bangladesh visit
General Shamshad Mirza arrived in Dhaka on October 24 with a 6-member delegation. During this visit, he discussed enhancing defence and security cooperation with senior Bangladeshi military and civilian leaders, including Yunus.
The two countries discussed expanding cooperation in various areas, including trade, investment, and defence. General Mirza stated that the two countries share long-standing cultural and historical ties. He hopes to further strengthen these ties. He also discussed the possibilities for increased trade and connectivity. He stated that both countries will support each other.
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