[1][2] Devi was born in 1871 in Gunaigacha, Pabna District, Bengal Presidency, British Raj.

Her uncles were Pramatha Chowdhury and Ashutosh Chaudhuri, notable writers as well.

Her son died in 1896, after which she spend her time writing and engaged in her philanthropy work.

Her notable novels included "Women of Japan", Katha O Upakatha, Jhilejabgale Shikar Anath, Pavchulal, and Renuka, a book about Geishas in Japan.

She also wrote a number of poems including Tara, Angshu, Renu, and Champa O Parul.