Map of Misfortune explores the devolution of Bangladesh’s democracy through artworks created between 2012 and 2025. As a diasporic artist, my identity is deeply tied to my homeland, where I was taught to cherish our hard-won independence. Yet, political forces have jeopardised that freedom. Today, citizens face “identity paralysis” amid political turmoil, trapped in a cycle of historical missteps. Born in bloodshed, Bangladesh struggles for political and personal freedom. While Bengal’s history shapes the Global South, the world ignores the growing religious colonial power. We cannot let darkness consume our map and liberty; we must reclaim our history and identity.