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Books nestled by Dhanmondi Lake

Scattered like secrets among the trees of Dhaka's Dhanmondi Lake, small wooden boxes dangle, camouflaged as bird nests. But instead of sheltering chirping occupants, they cradle treasures of a different kind—books. Neatly arranged within, these "nests" invite anyone passing by to take a book, lose themselves in its pages, and return it for another seeker to enjoy.

A visitor browses through a bookcase near Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A visitor browses through a bookcase near Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A bookcase adorned with various books hangs from a tree at the entrance to Dhanmondi Lake from Road No 7. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A bookcase adorned with various books hangs from a tree at the entrance to Dhanmondi Lake from Road No 7. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Many visitors to Dhanmondi Lake are exploring the books kept in these bookcases. While such scenes are common abroad, they are now a feature of the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Many visitors to Dhanmondi Lake are exploring the books kept in these bookcases. While such scenes are common abroad, they are now a feature of the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Along the road to Dhanmondi Lake, a box mounted on a wooden pole beside trees and electricity poles offers books to visitors any time. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Students visiting Dhanmondi Lake read books from bookcases. After reading, they must leave the books in their original places. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Many visitors to Dhanmondi Lake are exploring the books kept in these bookcases. While such scenes are common abroad, they are now a feature of the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Many visitors to Dhanmondi Lake are exploring the books kept in these bookcases. While such scenes are common abroad, they are now a feature of the capital’s Dhanmondi Lake. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Another book-filled box awaits visitors in the rest area by the lake, inviting them to unwind with a read. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Another book-filled box awaits visitors in the rest area by the lake, inviting them to unwind with a read. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
JR Rupa launched the Dhanmondi Lake bookcase project on Nov 16, 2024, with just five books in one case. Thanks to community support, the lake now features 10 bookcases. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
JR Rupa launched the Dhanmondi Lake bookcase project on Nov 16, 2024, with just five books in one case. Thanks to community support, the lake now features 10 bookcases. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
While the bookcase initiative at Dhanmondi Lake has received much acclaim, some suggest securing the bookcases with ropes or wires to protect the trees. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
While the bookcase initiative at Dhanmondi Lake has received much acclaim, some suggest securing the bookcases with ropes or wires to protect the trees. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 01 Dec 2024, 09:16 PM

Updated : 01 Dec 2024, 09:16 PM

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