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Bharat Bichitra

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Bharat Bichitra
Cover of November 2018
EditorArabinda Chackraborti[1]
CategoriesLiterature, Art, Culture, History, Travel, Poem
Frequency01 Month
PublisherIndian High Commission, Dhaka
First issueApril 1973 (1973-04)
Country Bangladesh
Based inDhaka
LanguageBangla
Websitewww.hcidhaka.gov.in/bharat

Bharat Bichitra, a monthly magazine in the Bengali language, is published by the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It was first published in 1973.[2]

History

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Bharat Bichitra, launched in April 1973, is a Bengali-language monthly magazine established with the aim of fostering literary and cultural exchange.[3] Over the years, renowned poets and writers from both Bangladesh and India have contributed to the publication.[4] Since early 2015, Bharat Bichitra has expanded its reach by being available online.[5]

The magazine, under the editorial guidance of Poet Belal Chowdhury for an extended period. In 1998 Nantu Roy assigned for the role of editor. Currently, the editorial responsibilities are held by Arvind Chakraborty.[6]

Description

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Every edition of Bharat Bichitra encompasses a diverse array of content, featuring articles, interviews, travelogues, and anthologies that delve into various facets of Indian culture, history, politics, economics, poetry, and current affairs. Notably, each issue spotlights a special theme; for instance, the April 2023 edition focused on the celebration of Bangla New Year.[7]

Comprising contributions from both Indian and Bangladeshi authors, Bharat Bichitra serves as a collaborative platform, fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. The magazine is dedicated to promoting unity and cooperation between the rich traditions of India and Bangladesh, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and strengthen the bonds between the two nations.[8]

References

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  1. ^ Sun, Daily (2023-04-07). "'Bharat Bichitra serving as a bridge of friendship'". Archived from the original on 2023-11-25. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  2. ^ প্রতিবেদক, জ্যেষ্ঠ. "সুবর্ণজয়ন্তীতে প্রকাশ হল ভারত বিচিত্রা'র বিশেষ সংস্করণ" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-11-22.
  3. ^ BSS (2023-04-07). "Bangladesh, India complementing each other's development: Pranay Verma". Prothomalo. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  4. ^ BonikBarta. "মোড়ক উন্মোচনের মধ্য দিয়ে ভারত বিচিত্রার সুবর্ণজয়ন্তী উদযাপন". Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  5. ^ "এবার অনলাইনে ভারত বিচিত্রা". বাংলানিউজটোয়েন্টিফোর.কম (in Bengali). 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2023-11-24.
  6. ^ আহমেদ, নাসির (2023-02-01). "ভারত বিচিত্রা ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৩:সুবর্ণ আলোয় দেখা" (PDF). ভারত বিচিত্রা ফেব্রুয়ারি ২০২৩. pp. 6–7. Retrieved 2023-11-26.
  7. ^ "ভারত বিচিত্রা এপ্রিল ২০২৩" (PDF). 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2023-11-25.
  8. ^ প্রতিবেদক, কূটনৈতিক (2023-04-07). "ভারত বিচিত্রা দুই দেশের বন্ধুত্বের সেতু: ভারতীয় হাইকমিশনার" (in Bengali). Retrieved 2023-11-24.