Tapan Bagchi (born 23 October 1968) is a Bangladeshi poet, rhyme composer, researcher, and journalist. He is a major poet of his times in the Bengali language. He won Bangla Academy Literary Award 2023 for his contribution in the folklore.
Education Bagchi completed his primary education and was admitted to Kadambari High School- Madaripur. After passing the Higher Secondary Certificate examination from Government Rajendra College, Faridpur, he obtained a master's degree in Mass Communication and Journalism from the University of Dhaka. Later, he earned a Ph.D. from Islamic University, Kushtia.
Career Currently, he is serving as the Director of the Department of Folklore, Museums, and Archives at the Bangla Academy.
Works Bagchi has written many books in different fields, including poetry, children’s literature, essays, research, and folklore.
Poetry
Nirbachito 100 Kobita Sokol Nodir Nam Gonga Chhilo Ontohin Kheter Gobhire Shmoshonei Shuni Shongkho Dhoni
Children’s and Rhyming Books
Chorokaburi Oray Guri Chondoboddho Bhaver Poddo Sokalbela Smritir Vela
Research and Essays
Books on folklore Rural culture, Journalism and media studies
Awards
Bangla Academy Literary Award, 2023
References