Barun Mazumder | |
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Born | 9 September 1942 |
Died | 14 October 2019 | (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.
Mazumder died on 14 October 2019. [4] [5]