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1922
Anandabazar Patrika comes out as a four-page evening daily. A cartoon strip appears. Printer’s line appears (June 1) — an amendment of the Press Act makes it mandatory. Becomes a six-pager.

1923
Anandabazar Patrika becomes a morning daily. Ties up with Reuters, Associated Press and the Free Press of India. A bi-weekly Anandabazar starts for mufassil readers.

1925
First byline appears: “Our special correspondent.” Anandabazar Patrika becomes a 16-page wonder. A new Saturday section, Shanibarer Chithi, starts. It evolves into Rabibashoriyo. First 120-page special supplement on Calcutta Congress — sold out within two hours. Second edition printed on demand.

1926
Anandabazar Patrika kicks off its first Puja special issue, Sharadiya shankhya.

  
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