Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

In the year 1838, on this day, Brahmbhabandhab Keshab Chandra Sen was born at Kolutola in Kolkata. He educated from Hindu Metropolitan and Hindu College. He had profound knowledge in various fields. He came in touch with Debendranath Tagore in 1857 and joined in Brahmo Samaj. He was an eloquent orator. He published periodical 'Indian Mirror' and 'Sunday Mirror'. He established 'Bama Bodhini' magazine and 'Brahmika Samaj' for girls. For the education of girls, he established 'Native Ladies Normal And Adult School' which was later named 'Victoria Institution'. He was the founder of 'Albert Hall' in Kolkata. -- A. B.

In the year 1847 on this day, eminent writer, social worker and journalist Shibnath Shastri was born at the vilage Changripota. He first educated in Sanskrit School and College. Then passed M.A. in Sanskrit and conferred with 'Shastri' title. His main identity as the founder of Brahmo Samaj. He opined for widow marriages and opposed early marriages. The famous 'Jugantar' Patrika was named inspired by his social novel of the same name. He established 'City School' to spread education with the help of Surendranath Bandyopadhyay and Anandamohan Basu. The first monthly magazine for the adolescents from India named 'Sakha' was published on behalf of Brahmo Samaj by the sole effort of Shibnath Shastri. Two very remarkable books of him are 'Atmacharit' and 'Ramtanu Lahiri O Tatkalin Banga Samaj'.