A debut poetry collection titled Tears of a Flower by young Bangladeshi poet Amaya Rahman has been released, shedding light on mental health and significant social issues in Bangladesh, including the July revolution and the Milestone plane crash. Published by Subarna Publications, known for scholarly and fiction works, the book was launched at Gulshan Club in the capital on November 29, 2025.
The collection is divided into two sections, “Bleeding” and “Hope,” where Rahman passionately delves into mental health struggles and broader societal concerns through her poetry.
In an interview with The Daily Star, Rahman shared her inspiration for the poems, aiming to offer solace to those facing mental health challenges by letting them know they are not alone.
Discussing the first section, Rahman revealed that the poems reflect her personal battles with mental health and coming to terms with the loss of her grandparents.
She also emphasized the second section of her book, using poetry to spotlight significant events like the July 2024 uprising and the Milestone plane crash in July 2025.
In a defiant poem titled ‘A plane crash,’ Rahman criticized the concealment of death tolls and the suppression of those seeking answers, calling out the censorship of those already aware.
At the book launch event, attended by dignitaries including former foreign secretary Farooq Sobhan, who commended Rahman’s poetic talent and the depth of her thoughts on various subjects.
Other notable guests at the event included Naira Khan, an associate professor at Dhaka University; Tibra Ali, a professor at BRAC University; Anita Ghazi Rahman, a senior advocate at the Supreme Court; and Khadija Afzal, senior vice president of the Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs.
Rahman, who had previously penned a poem titled ’15 Long Years and a Bangladesh That Stays United’ in honor of the spirit of independence after the student-led protests in July 2025, also had her work featured in The Daily Star.