{"id":36498,"date":"2024-09-30T15:11:25","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T09:41:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/?p=36498"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:01:04","slug":"top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 List of Bengali Newspapers [Updated 2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?languages=Bengali&amp;sortBy=views\">Bengali newspapers<\/a> have a rich legacy in India&#8217;s media landscape, playing a vital role in shaping public opinion, especially in West Bengal and other Bengali-speaking regions. From the iconic Anandabazar Patrika to newer publications like Ei Samay, these newspapers cater to millions with their in-depth coverage of local, national, and international news. They touch on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, sports, and entertainment, making them essential for Bengali readers. Many of these papers have transitioned to digital formats, keeping pace with the evolving media consumption habits, while still staying true to their journalistic roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#Bengali_Newspaper_Readership\" >Bengali Newspaper Readership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#Top_10_List_of_Bengali_Newspapers\" >Top 10 List of Bengali Newspapers<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#1_Anandabazar_Patrika\" >1. Anandabazar Patrika<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#2_Bartaman\" >2. Bartaman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#3_Ei_Samay\" >3. Ei Samay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#4_Sangbad_Pratidin\" >4. Sangbad Pratidin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#5_Aajkaal\" >5. Aajkaal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#6_Uttar_Banga_Sambad\" >6. Uttar Banga Sambad<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#7_Ganashakti\" >7. Ganashakti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#8_Dainik_Statesman\" >8. Dainik Statesman<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#9_Jago_Bangla\" >9. Jago Bangla<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#10_Dainik_Sambad\" >10. Dainik Sambad<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/blog\/top-10-list-of-bengali-newspapers\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bengali_Newspaper_Readership\"><\/span><strong>Bengali Newspaper Readership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Newspaper<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Readership<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Anandabazar Patrika<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1.2+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Bartaman<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.6+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ei Samay<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.27+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sangbad Pratidin<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.3+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aajkaal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.27+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Uttar Banga Sambad<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.15+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ganashakti<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.2+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dainik Statesman<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.1+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Jago Bangla<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.06+ million<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Dainik Sambad<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.075+ million<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_10_List_of_Bengali_Newspapers\"><\/span><strong>Top 10 List of Bengali Newspapers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Anandabazar_Patrika\"><\/span><strong>1. Anandabazar Patrika<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1922, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Ananda%20Bazar%20Patrika\">Anandabazar Patrika<\/a> is the largest circulated Bengali-language newspaper in India, with a daily circulation of over 1.2 million copies. Known for its authoritative voice on political and cultural matters, it has been a staple for Bengali readers for decades. The newspaper\u2019s in-depth reporting, editorials, and cultural coverage make it a trusted source of information, while its digital edition has successfully adapted to the changing media landscape, catering to readers globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bartaman\"><\/span><strong>2. Bartaman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Bartaman\">Bartaman<\/a>, established in 1984, is one of the most popular Bengali dailies in West Bengal. It boasts a circulation of over 600,000 copies daily, making it a significant player in the Bengali newspaper space. The newspaper is known for its balanced and independent journalism, offering extensive coverage of local news, politics, and social issues. Bartaman\u2019s editorial stance often resonates with the common public, focusing on regional concerns and issues that directly impact the lives of its readers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Ei_Samay\"><\/span><strong>3. Ei Samay<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in 2012 by The Times Group, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper\/ei-samay-sangbadpatra-kolkata-bengali-advertising\">Ei Samay<\/a> is a modern Bengali daily targeting urban and young readers. With a circulation of around 270,000, it stands out for its contemporary approach to news, featuring visually engaging layouts and a focus on digital integration. Ei Samay covers a wide range of topics from current affairs to entertainment, making it a go-to choice for the tech-savvy Bengali-speaking population.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Sangbad_Pratidin\"><\/span><strong>4. Sangbad Pratidin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1992, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Sangbad%20Pratidin\">Sangbad Pratidin<\/a> is a highly popular Bengali newspaper, especially known for its coverage of state politics, local events, and entertainment. With a circulation of over 300,000, it\u2019s widely read across West Bengal. What makes Sangbad Pratidin unique is its strong connection to the local audience, offering an extensive focus on regional issues while maintaining a keen eye on national and international news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Aajkaal\"><\/span><strong>5. Aajkaal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1981, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Aajkaal%20Kolkata\">Aajkaal<\/a> is one of the most respected Bengali dailies, known for its editorial excellence and detailed coverage of sports, particularly football. With a circulation of around 270,000 copies, the newspaper has a dedicated readership. Aajkaal offers a balanced mix of current affairs, sports, and cultural content, making it a comprehensive news source for Bengali readers who seek both depth and diversity in their news consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Uttar_Banga_Sambad\"><\/span><strong>6. Uttar Banga Sambad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Uttar+Banga+Sambad\">Uttar Banga Sambad<\/a>, launched in 1980, is the leading regional newspaper in North Bengal, with a circulation of over 1.5 lakh (150,000) copies daily. It focuses on the news and issues affecting the northern part of West Bengal and the surrounding regions. The paper\u2019s strength lies in its regional reporting, covering local events, issues, and culture that often get overlooked by larger national newspapers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Ganashakti\"><\/span><strong>7. Ganashakti<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 1967, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=Ganashakti\">Ganashakti<\/a> is a pro-Left Bengali daily aligned with the Communist Party of India (Marxist). With a circulation of over 200,000, it is known for its strong political stance and extensive coverage of labor rights, social justice, and leftist ideologies. Ganashakti offers a distinct perspective on socio-political issues, appealing to readers who align with its ideological leanings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Dainik_Statesman\"><\/span><strong>8. Dainik Statesman<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?publications=The%20Statesman\">Dainik Statesman<\/a>, launched in 2004, is the Bengali-language version of the famous English daily, The Statesman. Known for its high editorial standards and quality journalism, it circulates approximately 100,000 copies daily. The newspaper covers a wide range of topics, from politics to entertainment, and is known for its balanced approach to reporting, making it a reliable source for Bengali readers who value objectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Jago_Bangla\"><\/span><strong>9. Jago Bangla<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jago Bangla, founded in 1999, serves as the official newspaper of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party. It has a circulation of around 60,000 and is primarily focused on political news related to West Bengal and the TMC\u2019s activities. The newspaper is unique for its partisan stance, offering insights into the ruling party\u2019s policies, political developments, and government actions in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Dainik_Sambad\"><\/span><strong>10. Dainik Sambad<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 1971, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper\/dainik-sambad-agartala-bengali-advertising\">Dainik Sambad<\/a> is one of the oldest Bengali dailies in Tripura, catering to Bengali-speaking readers in Northeast India. It circulates approximately 75,000 copies daily and is known for its regional coverage, especially news from Tripura and neighboring states. Dainik Sambad is unique for its focus on regional issues and its role in connecting the Bengali-speaking community in Northeast India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themediaant.com\/newspaper?languages=Bengali&amp;sortBy=views\">Bengali newspapers<\/a> play a crucial role in informing and engaging the Bengali-speaking population in India, particularly in West Bengal and the Northeast. With a diverse range of publications, each catering to different segments of readers, these newspapers offer valuable insights into local, national, and international news. From the widely circulated Anandabazar Patrika to regional favorites like Uttar Banga Sambad, each publication brings its unique perspective and focus. As the media landscape continues to evolve, these newspapers are adapting to new technologies and reader preferences, ensuring that they remain relevant and influential in the lives of their audiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bengali newspapers have a rich legacy in India&#8217;s media landscape, playing a vital role in shaping public opinion, especially in West Bengal and other Bengali-speaking regions. 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