About the Journal

The International Journal of Bengali Literature (IJBL) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal committed to promoting high-quality research in the fields of Bengali language, literature, culture, and interdisciplinary humanities. The journal serves as a global platform for researchers, academicians, educators, writers, translators, and literary scholars to publish original research that advances the understanding and appreciation of Bengali literary traditions and their contemporary relevance.

Bengali literature, one of the world's richest literary traditions, has made significant contributions to global literature through its poetry, fiction, drama, folklore, philosophy, and cultural heritage. IJBL seeks to preserve this legacy while encouraging innovative research that examines both classical and modern literary works through diverse critical perspectives.

The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, critical essays, book reviews, translations with scholarly commentary, and interdisciplinary studies related to Bengali literature and allied disciplines. Manuscripts may explore topics such as literary criticism, comparative literature, linguistics, folklore, translation studies, cultural studies, digital humanities, diaspora literature, manuscript studies, and emerging trends in Bengali literary research.

IJBL follows a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and ethically conducted research. All submitted manuscripts are evaluated by experts in the relevant field based on originality, academic merit, methodological rigor, significance, and contribution to Bengali literary studies. The journal adheres to internationally accepted standards of scholarly publishing, research integrity, and publication ethics.

As an open-access journal, IJBL is dedicated to making scholarly research freely accessible to readers worldwide, thereby promoting knowledge exchange, academic collaboration, and greater visibility of Bengali literary scholarship. By fostering dialogue among researchers from different countries and disciplines, the journal aims to strengthen the global presence of Bengali literary studies and encourage meaningful academic engagement.

The mission of the International Journal of Bengali Literature is to preserve, promote, and advance Bengali literary heritage while supporting innovative research that connects literature with history, society, culture, language, and contemporary global perspectives. Through excellence in scholarly publishing, IJBL aspires to become a leading international journal for Bengali literary research and an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and readers around the world.