Question
What was the contribution of Bijoy Krishna Goswami?
Answer
Bijoy Krishna Goswami (1849-1929) was a prominent figure in the Bengal Renaissance movement. He was a philosopher, social reformer, and educationist who made significant contributions to Bengali literature and culture. Goswami believed in the importance of education and worked tirelessly to promote it.
One of his notable contributions was the establishment of the Brahmo Girls School in Kolkata in 1886, which was one of the first schools for girls in India. He also founded the Brahmo Balika Shikshalaya, a girls’ school in Dhaka, in 1888. Goswami was a strong advocate for women’s education and played a key role in promoting it.
Goswami was also an accomplished writer and translator. He translated several works of English literature into Bengali, including Shakespeare’s plays, and wrote extensively on philosophy and religion. He was a disciple of Keshub Chandra Sen, the founder of the Brahmo Samaj, and was instrumental in spreading the message of the Brahmo Samaj in Bengal.
