About Somen Chanda
Lived 1920 – 1942 (aged 21). Somen Chanda was an Indian writer, politician and labor leader.
Somen Chanda (; 24 May 1920 – 8 March 1942) was a Marxist activist, writer and trade union leader of Bengal.
Early life Somen Chanda was born in Narsingdi District, British India in 1920. In 1936 he passed Entrance examination from Pogose School and entered in Mitford Medical School (now Sir Salimullah Medical College) in Dacca. He was attracted to marxist politics and trade union movement in student life.
Literary works Chanda joined in Progressive Writers' Association or Pragati Lekhak Sangha and anti fascist activism in Dhaka. He wrote his first novel Banya while he was 17. He wrote number of short stories, drama and articles in their literary journals which were collectively published posthumously. His stories were translated in many languages. Chanda was attacked by some hooligans and killed brutally on 8 March 1942.
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Who was Somen Chanda?
Marxist writer
When was Somen Chanda born?
Somen Chanda was born on 24 May 1920 in Narsingdi.
When did Somen Chanda die?
Somen Chanda died on 8 March 1942 in Dhaka.
What was Somen Chanda's occupation?
Somen Chanda was a writer, politician and labor leader.
What nationality was Somen Chanda?
Somen Chanda was Indian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Somen Chanda. https://biography.guide/somen-chanda/
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