Barun Mazumder
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Barun Mazumder | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1942-09-09)9 September 1942 |
| Died | 14 October 2019(2019-10-14) (aged 77) |
| Alma mater | Kolkata University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, news reader, writer, teacher |
Barun Mazumder (9 September 1942 – 14 October 2019) was an Indian journalist, news reader, writer and teacher. He received Padma Shri from the Government of India for his contribution in literature and education.[1][2][3]
Mazumder was born 9 September 1942.[4] He received post graduate degree in Journalism from Kolkata University in 1965.[5]
Mazumder worked in Dainik Basumati for ten years.[4] He was a war correspondent in Bangladesh during the Bangladesh Liberation War.[5] Besides, he also worked in Akashbani Kolkata as a journalist and news reader.[5]
Mazumder was also involved in teaching and writing. He wrote more than fifty books.[4] He was a teacher of Baje Shibpur B. K. Paul's Institution.[4] Besides, he was a lecturer of Indira Gandhi National Open University and Midnapore College.[4] He was awarded Padma Shri in 2011 for his contribution in literature and education.
Awards
He received Padma Shri for his contribution in literature and education from the Government of India.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Padma Awards Directory (1954–2014)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs (India). 21 May 2014. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 22 March 2016.
- ↑ "Padma Shri Award Winners". The Times of India. 25 January 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2011: The winners". Rediff.com. 26 January 2011. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "প্রয়াত 'পদ্মশ্রী' বরুণ মজুমদার". Bartaman (in Bengali). 15 October 2019. Archived from the original on 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- 1 2 3 4 "প্রয়াত আকাশবাণীর প্রাক্তন সাংবাদিক 'পদ্মশ্রী' বরুণ মজুমদার". Zee 24 Ghanta (in Bengali). 15 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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