 Nagendranath went on to write multiple scholarly books and essays on Bengali social history and allied historical affairs, in his roles at the society.In the late 19th century, Basu gained widespread recognition as the compiler of the "Bangla Bishwakosh", one of the most complete encyclopedias in Bangla (at that time).The first volume of "Bangla Bishwakosh" was compiled by Troilokyanath Mukhopadhyay (and his brother, Rangalal) in 1887; however the all the subsequent volumes were compiled and published by Nagendranath, who held the reins from 1888 till the publication of the 22nd (and last) volume in 1911.