As with all matters relating to art and politics, critics and observers have come out with different interpretations. Some claim Subodh (used interchangeably for the artist and the man depicted) is a victim of poverty, while others say he is a victim of communalism. But can we really blame the economic perils of Bangladesh for Subodh? Currently, if we go by the latest statistics, Bangladesh is right now the economic success story of the sub continent. Millions have been lifted out of poverty and the efforts of the country in this direction are duly acknowledged by the likes of World Bank, Asian Development Bank, etc.