Which one is the first newspaper published in the Bengali language?
June 8, 2023
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Question
Which one is the first newspaper published in the Bengali language?
Type
multiple_choice
Option
Digdarshan
incorrect
Option
Sambad Pravakar
incorrect
Option
Tattobodhini
incorrect
Option
Samachar Darpan
correct
Solution
Samachar Darpa, published on 23rd May 1818 by the Baptist Missionary Society, holds the distinction of being the pioneering Bengali newspaper. This Bengali weekly paper played a significant role in the media landscape. On the other hand, Digdarshan emerged as the first monthly Bengali newspaper, marking another important milestone in the realm of Bengali journalism.