Dr. Dipak Kumar Roy Designation: Professor,Department of Bengali & Dean, Faculty of Arts ,Commerce & Law

PROF (DR.) DIPAK KUMAR ROY FACULTY ACADEMIC PROFILE/ CV

Full name of the faculty member: Dr. Dipak Kumar Roy Designation: Professor,Department of Bengali & Dean, Faculty of Arts ,Commerce & Law,

Raiganj University, Raiganj ,Uttar Dinajpur Specialisation: Linguistics, Folklore & Bengali Novel and Short Story. Language Known: Bengali, Assamese, Bodo, Rajbanshi, Hajong, Hindi, English. Contact Information: Permanent Residence: Bela Residency, Block-A, 2nd Floor, Flat: C Satyajit Sarani, Shivmandir, P.O.Kadamtala, Dist. Darjeeling, PIN: 734011 Email: [email protected], Phone No: 9474903746 (M)

Date of Birth: 04.11.1970

Academic Qualifications:

College/University from which the degree Abbreviation of the degree was obtained Ananda Chandra College, Jalpaiguri B.A. (Hons)( Bengali) University of North Bengal M.A. ( in Bengali) University of North Bengal Ph.D. ( in Bengali/ Comparative Linguistics), Title: Bangla O Boro Bhasa: Ekti Tulanamulak Adhayan Raiganj University D.Litt.(Registered)

Position previously holds Lecturer & Head, Dept. Of Bengali ,Kokrajhar Govt.College, Assam(w.e.f. 14.05.1999) Assistant Professor, Dept. of Bengali, University of North Bengal(w.e.f.13.03.2008) Position Presently Holding

Professor(w.e.f.08.06.2016), Former Head, Department of Bengali Raiganj University

Dean, Faculty of Arts, Commerce & Law (currently), Raiganj University(w.e.f.22.11.2018) Research interests: Linguistics, Folklore, Tribal Studies, Mediaval Bengali Literature, Social Movement in 19th Century with Special reference to North Bengal.

Research Guidance: Number of researchers awarded Ph.D.: 10 (Ten) Number of researchers pursuing Ph.D.: 08 (Eight) Number of researchers awarded M.Phil. 16 (Sixteen)

Projects:

Project: 01 Minor Project, under Centre for Studies on Local Languages and Cultures, University of North Bengal, 2018-2019

Administrative Responsibility inside the University: Dean, Faculty of Arts, Commerce & Law (Raiganj University), w.e.f. 22.11.2018 Head, Dept of Bengali, Raiganj University (18.11.2016- 26.11.2018) Director, Centre for Folklore Studies, Raiganj University Member of Court, Raiganj University Member of EC, Raiganj University

Administrative & Academic Responsibility outside the University: Acted as a Working President, Uttar Banga Lokosanskriti o Adibasi Charcha Kendra, Govt. of West Bengal, Jalpaiguri

Former Head, Dept. of Bengali, Kokrajhar Govt. College, BTAD, Kokrajhar, Assam.

Member, Board of Studies, Dept. of Folklore, Kalyani University.

Member, Centre for Studies in Local Languages and Cultures, University of North Bengal.

Member, Board of Research Studies.P.G. Level Certificate Course on Rajbanshi Language, Coochbehar Panchanan Barma University.

Member, Folklore Academy,Kolkata.

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertations of Gauhati University (Dept. of Assamese, Bengali, MIL & Bodo).

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Delhi University

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Kalyani University

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Assam University

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Aliah University.

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of University of Gour Banga.

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Viswabharati

Examiner of Ph.D. Dissertation of Rabindra Bharati University.

Teaching Experience:

Raiganj University , Professor since 2016.

University of North Bengal, Asst. Prof., 2008- 2016

Kokrajhar Govt. College, Assam, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer , 1999-2008

Selected list of publications: a. Journal 1. Manishi Panchanan Barmar Khatriya Andalan : Jati-Janajatir Mahamilan (in Bengali), Paschimbanga, Special issue on Raisahab Panchanan Barma (Govt. Journal), 2005 2. Pachim Asomar Pathghat O Lokosanskriti (in Bengali), Swadesh Charcha Lok, Special issue on Pathghat (in Bengali), Editor Pranab Sarkar, Sonarpur, Kolkata-150, 2007 3. Tistar Mithakatha (in Bengali), Dotana, 30 years, Vol – I, Editor Goutam Guha Roy, Jalpaiguri, 2010 4. Khakarpurer Maharani Devi (in Bengali), Sagnik Partika, Editor Prodyut Goswami, Basugaon, Chirang, B.T.A.D., Assam, 2010

5. Maynagurir Laukik Devi Maynamai (in Bengali), Kiratbhumi, Vol- 22, No. 1, Editor Arabinda Kar, Jalpaiguri, 2008 6. Baladiya Samaj O Sanskriti (in Bengali), Kiratbhumi, Vol- 23, No. 3, Editor Arabinda kar ,Jalpaiguri,2010 7. Bangla O Boro Bhasha: Parasparik Sampaker Prekhapat (in Bengali), Kiratbhumi, Vol- 24, No. 1, Editor Arabinda Kar, Jalpaiguri, 2010 8. Thakurbarir Sanghe Samparkita Churli Estate : Etihas O Kingbadanti (in Bengali), Kiratbhumi, Vol- 25, No. 1, Editor Arabinda Kar, Jalpaiguri, 2010 9. Uttarpurbanchaler Pratham Durga Puja : Koch Rajader Oitirya (in Bengali), Manjari, Half Yearly Bengali Literary Magazine, Kokrajhar, Assam, Editor Ranjit Sur, Vol- 16, 2010 10. Antarjatik Matribhasha Divas O Bhashachetanar Antarale (in Bengali), Prantik, New Year issue, 2007, Half Yearly Literary Magazine, Editor Radhendu Roy Choudhury, Kokrajhar, Asom, 2008 11. Nritattik Prekhite Saradiya Durga (in Bengali), Prantik, Puja issue, 2005, Half Yearly Literary Magazine, Editor Raja Paul, Kokrajhar, Assom, 2006 12. Uttarbanger Raban Gan (in Bengali), Janamat, Vol- 85, Editor Mukulesh Sanyal, Popular Bengali Partika, Jalpaiguri, 2009 13. Jatigathan Prakriya : Myth Bastabatar Nirikha (in Bengali), Taraswi; A literary- cultural-Half yearly Magazine, 5th year, 2nd issue, Kokrajhar, Assam, 2010 14. Jalbachak Pratya; Sabda O Pratya: Ekti Samikkha (in Bengali), Taraswi; A literary- cultural-Half yearly Magazine, Kokrajhar, Assam, 2008 15. Boro Sahitye Bangla Sahityer Pravab (in Bengali), Taraswi; A literary-cultural-Half yearly Magazine, Kokrajhar, Assam, 2006 16. Asom Banga Simanter Loukik Devata (in Bengali), Malancha, a literary Partika, published from Hojai, Asom, 2008 17. Kabi Sudhindranath : Jibane O Manane (in Bengali), Taraswi; A literary-cultural-Half yearly Magazine, Kokrajhar, Assam, 2005 18. Pacchim Asomer Lokonatya (in Bengali), Prantik, A literary Magazine, published from Kokrajhar, Asom, 2009 19. Rajbanshi O Hajong Lokocharya : Chorkhela (in Bengali), Kalboishakhi, A literary Journal, Editor Ramani Mohan Barma, Dinhata, Cooch Behar, 2009 20. Uttarbanger Koch-Rava Lokosanskriti (in Bengali), Chimbuk, Rava literary Journal, Editor M.P. Mwzi, Gossaigaon, Asom, 2005

21. Loukik Devata Gabur Thakur (in Bengali), Loukik, Journal of Folklore and cultural studies, (National Level Journal), Kolkata, Editor Sumahan Bandopadhyay, Reg. No. WBBIL/2007/20156,2008 22. Bangavanga Andolane : Asomer Prekyapat (in Bengali), Prantik, A literary Partika, Kokrajhar, Asom, 2007 23. Dimasa Rajader Durgapuja O Sahitye Devi Durga (in Bengali), Manjari, A literary Partika, Kokrajhar, Asom, 2008 24. Pacchim Asomer Koch-Rajbanshi Samaje Devi Durgar Loukik Rup (in Bengali), Manjari, a literary Patrika, Kokrajhar, Asom, 2009 25. Loukik Devata Khukshia (in Bengali), Kiratbhumi, 22 years, Vol-4, published from Jalpaiguri, Central Govt. Registration No. 53248/88, 2009 26. Kokbarakbhashider Alor Thikana (in Bengali), Uttarer Hawa, A literary Bengali Journal, Editor Puspita Mandal, Jalpaiguri, Reg. No. WB/BEN 12321/25/01/2004/TC, 2012 27. Lokosanskriti : Duarser Banadevata (in Bengali), Janamat, a literary Patrika, 85 years issue, Editor Mukulesh Sanyal, Jalpaiguri, Reg. No. B/JPG 415, 2012 28. Hajong Bhasha Pratisthaya Nabaprachesta (in Bengali), Harit, Half yearly literary Magazine, Siliguri, 2012 29. Lokosanskriti : Ancholik Stridevata : Tistaburi (in Bengali), Prabaha Tista Torsha, Special issue Dec. 2012, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, 2012 30. Pranta Uttarbanger Gomira Khela (in Bengali), Lokosanskriti Sambad, A Bengali yearly Folk culture Journal, National level, published from Malda, Reg. No. WBBEN- 13967/25/1/2010-TC, 2011 31. Uttarbanger Anccalik Devi Bhandani O Annanya (in Bengali), Teracotta, National level Journal, published from Bishnupur, Bakura, 2012 32. Uttarbanger Dhan O Lokayata Sanskriti (in Bengali), Hriday Partika, Special Issue Dhan (Paddy), National level Journal, editor Lina Chaki, Kol-9, 2011 33. Pranta Uttarbanger Shola Shilpa (in Bengali), Prabaha Tista Torsa, Puja issue, editor Dr. Krishna Dev, Dhupguri, Jalpaiguri, 2012 34. Saradiya Oitiya, Laltarir Lal Takur (in Bengali), Sagnik, a literary half yearly Journal, editor Prodyut Goswami, Basugaon, Chirang, Asom, 2012 35. Loko Oitiyer Darpane Gouripurer Nilima Barua (in Bengali), Janamat, National level Journal, 89 year Puja issue, Jalpaiguri, Reg. No. B/JPG-415, 2012

36. Loko Sanskriti Charchay Niharbala Barua (in Bengali), Angikar, National level Patrika, published from Dinhata, Cooch Behar, 2012 37. Uttarbanger Puthi Parichay : Ekti Samiksha, Srijani Dhara, Special Issue: Uttarbanger Purakriti, Jalpaiguri (ISSN -2320-6500), 2018

Assamese Article:

1. Pachim Asomar Rajbanshi Samajar Purbapurush Deveta (in Assamese Language), Chakrasila Champabati, Asom Sahityasaba, Chapar Adhibasan, 2007, Editor Nikhil Singha, 2007 2. Paschim Asomar Maroipuja Aru Gan (in Assamese Language), Ranghar, Monthly Literary Journal in Assamese Language, Editor Manik Bara, Ghy-5, 2006 3. Bihu Sanskritit Evumuki (in Assamese Language), Gagana, Vol- 24, Kokrajhar, Rangli Bihu Ujjaban Samity, Editor Chandra Mohan Roy & Saradaprasad Mushahari, 2004

English Article :

1. Cultural and Racial Contact between the Rajbanshis of West Bengal and Hajang of North-East India, Dumuni, International Level Journal, XXVI session of NEIHA, Kokrajhar, Asom, 2005 b. Book chapters 1. Loukik Devata Mashan : Mantra O Gan, Uttarbanger Lokogan (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, 2008 2. Luptapray Dhaker Gan, Uttarbanger Lokogan (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, 2009 3. Luptapray Biruya O Mechenikhelar Gan, Uttarbanger Lokogan (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, 2009 4. Sanskritik Auitiya O Rabindra Nath (in Bengali), Amader Rabindra Nath, Edited by Arnab Chakraborty, Biswajit Panda, Syamsundar Pradhan, Birpara College, Birpara, Jalpaiguri, ISBN 978-81-910832-3-1, 2010.

5. Athacha Rabindra Nath Kooch Behare Gelen Na (in Bengali), Rabindra Nath : nana Chokhe nana Bhabe, Edited by Narayan Basunia, Kalyani publication, Malda, ISBN- 987-81-920636-69, 2011 6. Jibananander Banalata Sen : Kabir Antarmanas (in Bengali), Bangla Sahitya O Jibananda Das, Edited by Narayan Basunia, Kalyani publication, Malda, ISBN- 978- 81-920636-5-2, 2012 7. Boro Samajer Bibahariti (in Bengali), Parinay Mangal, Edited by Prabhat Ghosh, 2009 8. Bangla Bhashay Bhotbarmi Upadan (in Bengali), Uttarbanger Bhasha (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, ISBN- 81-89115-04-9, 2004 9. Maynaguri Thanar Rajbanshi Kathyabhasar Ruprekha (in Bengali), Uttarbanger Bhasha (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, ISBN- 81-89115-04-9, 2004 10. Jalda Janajatir Bhasha : Ekti Anusandhan (in Bengali), Uttarbanger Bhasha (in Bengali) Editor Ratan Biswas, Boiwala, Kol-84, ISBN- 81-89115-04-9, 2004 11. Tister Mythakatha : Pratnakathar Oitirya (in Bengali), Lokosanskritir Angan Chinhita Manchitrya Sristi Boichitrya Kathamuk, Edited by Narayan Basunia, Kalyani publication, Malda, ISBN 978-81-925662-4-5, 2011 12. Himalaya Sanglangna Uttarbanger Lokonattya (in Bengali), Bivabita, Edited by Ranjit Biswas & Sahadev Roy, ISBN 978-93-82012-27-6, 2012 13. Lokosanskriti, Lokosanskritividya O Antavidyasingkhala (in Bengali), Lokosanskritir Subash, Edited by Dr. D. N. Bhakat, Golakganj, Dhubri, ISBN 13-978-81-910859-8-3, 2010 14. Tarai Dooarser Loukik Debdebi, Tarai Dooarser Lokosanskriti, Edited by Abdur Rahim Gazi, ISBN 978-93-86508-43-0, 2018 15. Rajbanshi Samajer Aalpana, Banglar Aalpana, Edited by Dr.Phani Pal, ISBN 13-978- 81-922582-4-9, 2017 16. Mamani Roysom Goswamir Kathasahity Nari Parisar, Sahitye Narir Bhasya, Edited by Dr. Biswajit Roy, Dr. Mayorakshi Nath, Dr. Krishnakanta Roy, ISBN-978-93-86508- 25-6, 2018

Books:

1. Manishi Panchanan o Asom, Rajbanshi Academy, Siliguri , 2009 2. Sashibhusan Foujdarer Basiful, Edited, Ujjani Prakashan, Jalpaiguri, 2011 3. Echit Bichit Kotha,2016

4. Habilas,(Poetry) ,2012 5. Rajbanshi Samaj Aro Sanskritir Kotha, Sopan, Kolkata-6, ISBN 978-81-922470-9-0, 2012-2013 6. Tista Buri( Tista river based on Folklore), ISBN- 978-93-82441-24,-3, 2014 7. Himalaya Sanglangna Uttar Banger Lokonatya,2015, ISBN 978-81-923394-6-7, 2015 8. Manishi Panchananer Khatriya Andolon : Onalochito Adhay, ISBN-978-81-925662-6- 9, 2013 9. Bhasa Anneswan: 1.Hazong Bhasha,ISBN-978-93-82433-15-6, 2013 10. Modhyajuger Sahitya: kochbehar Raj Darbar(Edited), ISBN-978-93-81677-39-1, 2014 11. Kochbehar Rajdarbarer Puthi Parichaya, ISBN-978-93-81677-44-4, 2014 12. Rajbanshi Bhasar Abhidhan Vol-1, Chief Editor, 2018 Rajbanshi Bhasa Academy, Govt of West Bengal

13.Rangapur Sahitya Parisad Patrikar Sampadak Panchanan Barma,2016

14. Uttar Banger Anchalik Devi Bhandani,2012

15. Gobinda Mishreer Geeta,Jointly Edited ,2020

Edited Patrika/Journal: 1.Taraswi,(Bengali) Jointly Edited, From Assam 2.Ujani, 25th year Rajbanshi Journal (ISSN -2347-8713) 3.Bhoga, Vol-3, Chief Editor, Rajbanshi Bhasa Academy, Govt. of West Bengal 2018

Invited lectures delivered: 1. Environment and Folklore with special reference to undivided Goalpara, Assam, National Seminar Organised by Chilarai College, Dubri, Assam, 2006 2. Folklore and Women studies, Seminar Organised by Centre for Women studies, University of North Bengal, 2011 3. Folklore : Twenty Century perspective (in Bengali), Seminar Organised by UGC Academy Staff College, University of North Bengal, 2010 4. Loukik Devota Mashan, on Folk Deity – Mashan Thakur, organised by Centre for Ethnic studies & Research, Chilarai College, Golakganj, Assam, in 2005 5. Uttarbanger Lokosanskriti : Samajit Sanskritik Samannay (in Bengali), International Seminar, Organized by Dept. of Bengali, Aliah University on 2-3rd October,2018

6. Language Problem of North Bengal : Towards equality and Opportunity, National Workshop cum Orientation Programme on 30-31 March 2019,organized by Raiganj University & ICSSR-ERC. 7. Madhyayuger Sahitya Patha: Punah Niriksana (in Bengali) Invited Special Lecturer on 10th April 2019,Dept. of Bengali Dewan Abdul Gani College,Harirampur, Dakshin Dinajpur.

Papers presented in Seminars

1. Ravangan : a folk drama of North Bengal, on Two days National seminar on folk performing arts of North-East including North Bengal, Organised by The Asiatic Society, in 2006 2. Lokosanskriti : Ancholik Stri Devata; Teesta Buri, National Seminar on Indian Folklore Congress, organised by Indian Folklore Congress Association, India, 2006 3. Bengali and Bodo Language : Background of Mutual relationship, on UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Mutual Exchange Between Bengali and other Indian Languages and Literature, Organised by Chanchal College, Malda, in 2008 4. Ravana Song of North Bengal, on National Seminar on Folklore – the voice of the voiceless, Organised by Department of Folklore, Kalyani University, in 2008 5. Folk culture of North Bengal : Modern context, Seminar on Folklore : Modern context, Organised by Centre for Folklore studies in Research, Nadia, in 2008 6. Folk culture of the Bodos of North Bengal, on National Seminar on Folklore and Folk culture in West Bengal adjoining the Himalayan Belt, Organised by Department of Bengali, History & Commerce, Cooch Behar College, in 2009 7. Tribal Literature of North Bengal- Sadri, Kuruk, Rava, Boro, National Seminar on Folk Art and literature : Text and context, Organised by Dept. of English, Vidyasagar University, Midnapur, West Bengal, in 2012 8. Rajbanshi Language : Phonology, International Seminar on the Koch-Rajbanshi Language and Culture, organised by Koch-Rajbanshi Sahitya Sabha, Assam, in 2011 9. Uttar Banger Rajbanshi Bhasar Sahitya Charchar Goti Prakiti (in Bengali), on International Seminar on North Bengal : Society, Polities and Cultural Heritage, organised by Dept. of History, University of North Bengal, in 2012 10. Rajbanshi Language of North Bengal, International seminar on Imagining the Intangible, organised by Bhasa Research and publication, Gujrat and Association for commonwealth literature and language studies,2019

11. Linguistic Diversity and International Mother Tongue Day, International Seminar,23rd Februry,2019, Organized by Mathabhanga College, Coochbehar. 12. Variation of the Bengali Language with special reference to North East, One Day International Seminar on Bengali Language on 30th August 2018, organized by Bhasha o Sanskriti(International Journal of Language and Culture & Dept. of Bengali,Vidyasagar Evening College.

Paper Presented in Workshop 1. Boro, Bengali Translation problems, National Workshop on Boro, Bengali Translation, organised by Sahitya Akademi, Regional Office, Kol-53, in 2009 2. Boro, Bengali Translation problems, National Workshop on Boro, Bengali Translation 2nd phase, Organised by Sahitya Akademi, Regional Office, Kol-53, in 2010 3. River Myth of North Bengal, National Workshop on Mythology and Folklore : Deconstruction, Reconstruction and New Construction – An Archetypal Approach, Organised by The Asiatic Society, Kol-16, in 2008 4. Lahangkari Thakurali Folk song of North Bengal, National Workshop on Rajbanshi- Bangla-English Translation on the LahankariThakurali Geners of the Terai, Organised by CENTIL, Jadavpur University, in 2012 5. Rajbanshi Language : Phonology, International seminar on the Koch-Rajbanshi Language and Culture, Organised by Koch-Rajbanshi Sahitya Sabha, Assam, in 2011 6. Tribal cultural and oral tradition of North Bengal, National Workshop on the Documentation and translation of the oral and written literature of the Tribal Communities in West Bengal, Organised by Dept. of English, Vidyasagar University, in 2012 7. Rajbanshi Language Teaching, National Workshop cum Training Programme on Mother Tongue Teaching in Rajbanshi Language, Organised by ERLC, Dept of Higher Education, Govt. of India, in 2011 8. Two days Translation Workshop on Baidi Dengkhw Baidi Gab (A.W. Bodo Poetry Collection) from Bodo to Bengali and Assamese from 16-17 March 2017 at Guwahati, Assam 9. Special lecturer entitled Gender issue in Indian Context, UGC sponsored National Seminar on Gender Issue In India, organized by Women’s Cell, Saheed Kshudiram College & Alipurduar Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Alipurduar,9-10th Februry 2017

Paper Presented in Conference 1. Rajbanshi Phonology and Morphology, National Convention of Rajbanshi/Kamrupi Language, Organised by Sahitya Akademi Regional Office, Kol-25, 2009

Other Publications 1. Uttar Dinajpurer Lokayata Aitijhya, (in Bengali) 23 Tama Uttar Dinajpur Zilla Boimela, 2018 2. Malokunda Theke Maraikura Indramohan Vidyabhaban: Itihas O Kingbadanty (in Bengali), Maraikura Indra Mohan Vidyabhaban (H.S) Subarna Jayanty Smarak Sangkhya, 2018 3. Koch Janajatir Nrigosthiya Rupantar: Atmaparichayer Sangkat (in Bengali), Raswang Dipsing (Smriti Grantha), Astam Barsha Tritiya Sangkhya, 2019 4.

Membership of Learned Societies: Life Member, Bangiya Sahitya Parisad, Kolkata Life Member, Indian Folklore Congress Association. Member, Rajbanshi Bhasa Academy, Govt of West Bengal Member, Sadri Bhasa Academy, Govt. of West Bengal Member, Sadri Susar Association, Kolkata Member, Centre for studies in Local Languages and Cultures, University of North Bengal Member and Founder Director, Rava Folklore Academy, Serfungguri, Kokrajhar Assam Member and Founder Director, Koch- Rajbanshi Cultural Society, Kokrajhar, Assam Member, Uttarbanga Lokojan, Maynaguri, Jalpaiguri

Awarded/ Honours 1. Sikha Ratna Sammanana 2016, as a outstanding University Teacher from Govt. of West Bengal. 2. Teracota Sammanana, 2011 (from Bankura) 3. Kalbaisaki Patrika Sammanana (from Kalbaisaki Patrika, Dinhata),2012 4. Jalpaiguri Jela Book Fair (Bhasa Samman), 2014 5. Samakaler Jiyankathi Patrika, Sammana, Kolkata, 2018

6. Khan Puraskar 2017, Lokosanskriti Academy, Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur. 7. Shitya Samman,Uttar Banga Sahitya Utsab,2017 8. Samakaler Giyankathi Swarak Samman, Dakshin 24 Pargana., 2018

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