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 receivedPadma Shri from theGovernment 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 fromKolkata University in 1965.[5]
Mazumder worked inDainik Basumati for ten years.[4] He was a war correspondent inBangladesh during theBangladesh Liberation War.[5] Besides, he also worked inAkashbani 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 ofIndira Gandhi National Open University andMidnapore College.[4] He was awardedPadma Shri in 2011 for his contribution in literature and education.
Mazumder died on 14 October 2019.[4][5]
He receivedPadma Shri for his contribution in literature and education from theGovernment of India.[1]
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