Books

“Boi Bondhu”: A library for the children of Netrokona
Children are also teaching each other the Bangla alphabet at the library
'The Witches': Beyond broomsticks and pointy hats
Roald Dahl portrays a mythical fantasy story that feels real, unlike the conventional portrayal of witches, where they fly around on broomsticks.
Empty libraries: Why aren’t more people reading books these days?
Despite the production of paperback books, the number of readers has waned drastically in the local libraries of Bagerhat district.
Decolonising feminism: 5 books by women of colour
One’s first encounters with feminism are often through the experiences of white women. Here’s how to broaden your horizons
New textbooks bring joy to children
New textbooks distributed for free bring joy to the students at primary and secondary schools every year. The smiles show that the government initiative is once again successful in providing the best ...
Mobile Library
Three-year-old Fawzan is fascinated with a colourful book inside a mobile library at Section 13 in Dhaka’s Mirpur.
The spirit of Ekushey
Harry Potter returns in “8th story” script of London play