Arup Chandra


Arup Chandra, born in 1951 in Murshidabad district in the state of West Bengal. He is a writer, poet, essayist, art critic, and an educator. He is the writer of more than thirteen books, and has edited five others. His research speciality is the history, poetry, art, culture and literature of Murshidabad District.

Profession & Works

Took various professions at the beginning, sold even glassware, batteries etc. Later got a job as a medical representative in a Kolkata-based company. In latter years he got a drug license and started a business of medicine. 1 September 1977 he established his dream organization - Chandra Commercial & Art Institute, at Palashipara in Nadia district, a language and vocational training institute.
His most known works are related to education, arts, literature and history. He remarkably researched and developed 'Bengali Shorthand'; presently 'Arup Chandra Bengali Shorthand System' is the most popular 'Bengali Shorthand System' in Bengal. A list of his 'Books' written by him is attached herewith. As an editor of Basabhumi Patrika, he always manifested the struggle of people, and their art & culture. A list of 'Special Issues of Basabhumi Patrika' is also attached here. As the secretary of '''Little Magazine Sanrakshan O Gobeshona Kendra, Berhampore', he takes care in the preservation of thousands of old & new little magazines, this organization also gives chances to other researchers to collect information for their works. He is also the secretary of 'CCAI - Basabhumi Award Committee', a foundation that felicitates and awards the persons for their remarkable contribution in the field of art-culture and social movement, since 2008.

Associations

  1. "Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahityo Parishad, Dhaka", "Smarak", awarded by Honorable Sirajul Karim, general secretary of the organization.
  2. "Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahityo Parishad, Chapai Nawabgunj Sakha" Sammana-Smarak, awarded by Honorable Mohit Kumar Dwan and Prof. Saidur Rahaman.
  3. "Chapai-Nawabgunj Municipality" felicitated him, a "Subhechha - Smarak" was awarded to him by the Mayor.
  4. Attended an 'International Level Seminar', arranged by "Nawabgun Govt. College", Bengali Department, received "Subhechha - Smarak" awarded to him by Prof. Mazharul Islam Toru, departmental head, Bangla Department, of the same college.
  5. Felicitated by "Exim Bank Agricultural University", awarded by Vice Chancellor of the University Honorable Golam Kibria.
  6. "Chapai-Nawabgunj Mukta-Mahadal " felicitated him on their 40th anniversary of foundation, awarded by founder secretary Advocate Md. Mosfiqur Rahaman.
  7. Felicitated on the opening of the book titled "Vijay", felicitated by Poet, Playwright, Writer and editor Honorable Golam Rabbani Tota.
  8. "Namosankarbati Uccha Vidyalaya", the Headmaster Mr. Aslam Kabir, felicitated him.
  9. Awarded by Renowned Author of Bangladesh honorable Hasan Azizul Huq at the function of 'Bangladesh Jatiyo Sahitya Parished' 'Sahitya O Sanskritic Utsav - 2015' at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
  10. 'Imperial Polytechnic Institute' and 'Peace International School & College' felicitated and awarded him on his unparalleled contribution in 'Bengali Poetry and Journalism', awarded by the managing director of the said organization Honorable Md. Afsar Ali.'
  11. 'Hriday Multimedia Preparatory School' Chapai-Nawabgunj awarded him.
  12. He has been certified by honorable Dr. Rejia Sultana, the principal of "Nawabgunj Govt. College" for presenting a paper titled "Biswa Shilpakala o Bangladesh" in the 'International Level Seminar' arranged at "Nawabgunj Govt. College" on 16 December 2015.