Bangiya Bijnan Parishad (BBP) is an Indian organisation dedicated to the popularisation of science, with a particular emphasis on disseminating scientific knowledge in the Bengali language. The body produces science literature, journals, and educational material aimed at students, teachers, and the general public, and is part of the broader tradition of vernacular science movements in eastern India.
| Name | Bangiya Bijnan Parishad |
|---|---|
| Type | Science promotion organisation |
| Field | Popularisation of science |
| Working language | Bengali |
| Region | West Bengal, India |
The Bengali-language science movement has historical roots in the work of figures such as Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray and Satyendra Nath Bose, who emphasised the value of teaching and writing science in the mother tongue. Bangiya Bijnan Parishad operates within this tradition, seeking to make modern scientific concepts accessible to readers who may not have ready access to English-language scientific literature.
By producing science content in Bengali, the Parishad contributes to bridging the gap between specialised scientific research and lay readership in eastern India. Such organisations play an important role in supporting science education, encouraging young readers to take up scientific careers, and sustaining a vocabulary of scientific Bengali.