Guwahati, July 23 -- Written by - Manoj Kumar Ojha

Guwahati: The literary and cultural landscape of Assam mourns the loss of Dr. Basanta Kumar Bhattacharyya, a towering figure in Assamese literature, who passed away at the age of 83 on Wednesday morning at his residence in Nalbari.

Family sources confirmed that the revered writer, poet, academician, and literary critic succumbed to a prolonged illness, leaving behind a void that will resonate deeply across the state's intellectual and creative circles. His demise marks the end of an era in Assamese literature, as his multifaceted contributions as a storyteller, poet, and educator have left an indelible mark on generations.

Born on February 1, 1942, in Nalbari district, Dr. Bhattacharyy...