Kazi Imdadul Huq's novel Abdullah, written nearly a century ago, is regarded as one of the first modern novels by a Bengali Muslim writer. Initially known for his poetry and children's literature, Huq ...

In a nearly-empty Kolkata theatre, watching a mortal man performing all sorts of miracles on the big screen—from flying over enemy defence lines while riding on his horse and breaking a lion’s jaws ...

Cover of 'Shunya Pather Mallika'; and (right) Bengali author Smaranjit Chakraborty who won the Ananda Purashkar 1431 (2025). (Author photo by SNM Abdi) At 48, Smaranjit Chakraborty, the recipient of ...

Bengali literature has had a rich history of prose, beginning more or less in the early 19th century under the colonial Raj. Calcutta's presence as the British Empire's capital in the colony shaped ...

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said Michael Madhusudan Dutt is a luminous name in the history of Bengali ...

KCC Baithakkhana delves into Bengali literature's portrayal of the middle class, capturing their struggles, values, and conflicts in a changing world. The event, curated by Chandril Bhattacharya and ...

Bengali detective fiction or as they are popularly known “Goyenda Golpo” stands at a crucial juncture, blending its rich heritage with the contemporary currents of literature. Through iconic figures ...

Qazi Anwar Hussain, noted writer and creator of Bangladesh's popular spy thriller series “Masud Rana” and the founder of an influential publishing house died on January 19, 2022 at 85 years of age.

Jamshedpur, Dec. 22: Over 2000 delegates from across the country and abroad will participate in the four-day 77th Nikhil Bharat Banga Sahitya Sammelan at Rabindra Bhavan from December 25. Nikhil ...

On April 19, when parts of West Bengal will go to the polls, Kolkata will play host to the inaugural edition of an event that intends to give a formal touch to the city’s favourite pastime: the adda.