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Bangiya Sahitya Parishad

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Indian literary society

Bangiya Sahitya Parishat (lit. 'Bengal Academy of Literature') is a literary society in Maniktala of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Established during the time of the British Raj, its goal is to promote Bengali literature, both by translating works in other languages to Bengali and promoting the production of original Bengali literature.2 It was founded by Kshetrapal Chakrabarty.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1899Founded1

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Bangiya Sahitya Parishat (lit. 'Bengal Academy of Literature') is a literary society in Maniktala of Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Established during the time of the British Raj, its goal is to promote Bengali literature, both by translating works in other languages to Bengali and promoting the production of original Bengali literature.2

The story

Founded by Kshetrapal Chakrabarty in 1899.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. 1899Founded Founded1

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