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Dinabandhu started writing while at college. Inspired by ishwar chandra gupta, he began writing poems which were published in different journals. His poems attracted the attention of intellectuals, but his favourite genre was drama. His work in the postal department had taken him to various parts of the country where he had come in contact with the people of different professions. These experiences were used in his plays. Among his books of poems are Suradhuni Kavya (first part in 1871, second part in 1876), Dvadash Kavita (1872). His plays include Nildurpun (1860), Nabin Tapasvini (1863), Biye Pagla Budo (1866), Sadhabar Ekadashi (1866), Lilavati (1867), Jamai Barik (1872), Kamale Kamini (1873), and Jamalaye Jibanta Manus. He also wrote a novel titled Poda Mahehshvar.

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Dinabandhu is, however, particularly known for his play Nildurpun, which exposed the distresses of indigo cultivators in the hands of indigo planters. michael madhusudan dutt translated the play into English and Reverend james long published it, an 'offence' for which Long was fined. When the play was staged, iswar chandra vidyasagar was emotionally overwhelmed by his acting. bankimchandra chattopadhyay compared Nildurpun to Uncle Tom's Cabin for its role in arousing people's awareness of the evils of indigo plantations. Dinabandhu was awarded the title 'Rai Bahadur' by the British government for services rendered at the Battle of Lushai. He died on 1 November 1873. [Badiuzzaman]