He is often considered as the pioneer of musical poetry in Bengali literature.

Rabindranath Tagore was influenced by the works of Biharilal Chakraborty and named him "Morning Bird" of Bengali literature.

He had profound knowledge of Bengali, English and Sanskrit.

[1] His notable collection of poetry includes Banga Darshan, Banga Sundari, Bandhu Biyog, Premabahini, Sangeet Shatak, Shadher Ashan, Nishargasandarshan, and Sharadamangal Kabya.

[4][1][5] He was editor of Purnima, Sahitya Shankranti and Obodhbondhu literary magazines.