The paper was named after Ananda Mohan Bose, a prominent nationalist leader, and it remained steadfast in its support for the freedom struggle. Its headquarters at 6, Prafulla Sarkar Street in Kolkata remains a historic landmark of this era. Over the decades, the publication became the flagship of the ABP Group (Anandabazar Patrika Group), which eventually expanded into a massive media conglomerate. A Cultural and Intellectual Pillar
The success of Anandabazar Patrika led to the expansion of the ABP Group, which now includes: anandabazar newspaper
The paper was founded on March 13, 1876, in the village of Magura (now in Bangladesh) by brothers and Moti Lal Ghosh . Interestingly, the name "Anandabazar" was derived from the name of Sisir Kumar Ghosh’s grandmother, Anandi Devi. The paper was named after Ananda Mohan Bose,