About the Journal

The International Journal of Bengali Literature (IJBL) is an international-standard, peer-reviewed, and open-access research journal established with the aim of studying, preserving, developing, and globally disseminating research on the Bengali language, literature, culture, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal serves as an international academic platform for researchers, educators, students, literary figures, translators, and Bengali literature enthusiasts to publish original research, critical analyses, and new knowledge-based essays.

IJBL invites high-quality research papers in various fields, including but not limited to the following:

·         Bengali poetry, fiction, novels, and drama

·         Ancient, medieval, and modern Bengali literature

·         Comparative literature

·         Literary theory and criticism

·         Folklore and oral tradition

·         Bengali philology, linguistics, and lexicology

·         Translation studies

·         Culture- and society-based literary research

·         Digital humanities and Bengali literature

·         Diasporic and transnational Bengali literature

·         Historical and contemporary trends of literary movements

·         Book reviews and research essays

The primary objective of the journal is to enhance academic cooperation among researchers and educators from different countries, encourage interdisciplinary research, and create opportunities to explore and analyze Bengali literature afresh from historical, cultural, social, linguistic, and contemporary perspectives.

IJBL follows a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and research reliability of every published paper. By adhering to international publication ethics and an open-access policy, all published research papers are made freely accessible to researchers, educators, and readers worldwide. The journal believes this will further expand the international visibility, acceptance, and impact of Bengali literary research.

The International Journal of Bengali Literature (IJBL) is committed to encouraging excellence in research, supporting the development of emerging researchers, and establishing itself as a reliable international repository of knowledge for research on the Bengali language, literature, and culture. The journal will serve as a valuable research resource for researchers, educators, students, and general readers interested in Bengali literature and culture around the world.