Benoyendranath Sen - Other Activities

Other Activities

Sen was a member of Calcutta University for many years, and was inspector of colleges. He was secretary of Calcutta University Institute.

Upadhyay Gour Govinda Ray used to say, “Benoyendranath is a rose in bloom.” At the time of Titanic disaster in 1912, Sen presided over a memorial service. His prayer service evoked the tragic dimension of the disaster and touched all present.

He died at a comparatively young age after being ill for some time.

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