In the vast literature of Bengal famine of 1943, it is hard to offer new insights about that vicious source of mass misery. Local history may mark a significant departure here, as it provides scope for an in-depth study of both the origin and course of the famine. Bakarganj was called the granary of Bengal, which used to supply rice to other regions even in the driest years due to its large production. But the famine of 1943 gravely affected this district. The present study shows how it was the colonial measures that played a vital role in intensifying the famine in Bakarganj. The government’s led to: hoarding of rice and serious shortage of food supply. The article concentrates on four aspects of the government failure: inappropriate warning system, callous purchase policy, lack of effective government inspection and a policy of disaster denial.

在关于 1943 年孟加拉饥荒的大量文献中，很难提供关于大规模苦难的恶性根源的新见解。当地历史可能标志着这里的重大偏离，因为它为深入研究饥荒的起源和过程提供了空间。Bakarganj被称为孟加拉的粮仓，由于产量大，即使在最干旱的年份也曾向其他地区供应大米。但1943年的饥荒严重影响了这个地区。本研究表明，殖民措施如何在加剧 Bakarganj 的饥荒中发挥了重要作用。政府导致：囤积大米，粮食供应严重不足。文章集中讨论了政府失灵的四个方面：不适当的预警系统、冷酷的购买政策、缺乏有效的政府检查和拒斥政策。