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Italian man steals unpublished books by award-winning authors

The more than 1,000 stolen manuscripts included a work by a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.

‘Border Crossings’ hopes to reconcile diasporic identities

Syed Afzal Hasan Uddin says of first generation immigrants that they—who are already grappling with the duality of their multifaceted identities—were not seen as being Bengali enough by their parents.

‘Khandito Nazrul’: Why he is and should be relevant

The difficulty of translation is one of the reasons why Nazrul is not discussed as extensively as Tagore in the west.

Three literary walks: Nilanjana Roy, Shehan Karunatilaka, Daisy Rockwell

With a Books page you're creating a running history of the ideas and the parallel history or the imagination of a country.

Can we justify censorship in culture?

The panel spoke broadly about censorship, #MeToo movement, mob mentality, cancel culture, JK Rowling, and social media echo chambers. 

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Books to look forward to in 2023

Here are some of the books that will be hitting the shelves in 2023.

Dhaka Lit Fest 2023: What the agent does for writers and actors

Despite the popularity of TV, cinematic rights come with their drawbacks. While it is thrilling for a novelist to have their work taken up by a production house, sometimes their work ends up in a forgotten corner for a long time.

FIND US AT DHAKA LIT FEST THIS WEEK!

Media platforms that critique literature are, therefore, at the heart of the book ecosystem. They shape a book’s public perception and can bolster (or destroy) sales.

Resurrection

Rahman emerged from his grave in the middle of the night. His return from the dead took place in no more than 10 days after his passing away.

Favourite season

Showers and storms give way To a surge of sunlight A fragrance of hope floats in On morning breeze

Day 1 of Dhaka Lit Fest sees crowds, conversations

The first day saw a relaxed yet diverse range of topics covered in the sessions, from South Asian and world history to women’s rights, publishing, Bangla literature and film, and the legacy of BRAC founder Sir Fazle Hasan Abed.

5 new books to start the new year with

Someone has to pay the price when traditions, community beliefs, and environmental issues are unheeded. 

January 5, 2023
January 5, 2023

Blurry in Berlin: Amit Chaudhuri’s ‘Sojourn’

Amit Chaudhuri is one of our most gifted writers, a Bengali novelist and musician with an accomplished repertoire.

January 4, 2023
January 4, 2023

On curating Slam Poetry Nights for Dhaka Lit Fest tomorrow

The most moving part about these poetry sessions is the conversations.

January 3, 2023
January 3, 2023

Rifat Munim releases anthology, ‘Bangladesh: A Literary Journey through 50 Short Stories’

The book will be launched at the Dhaka Lit Fest starting Thursday, January 5, where Rifat Munim is also hosting a session.

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

3 writers to receive IFIC Bank literary recognition

Among them, journalist and writer Mashiul Alam has been selected as the best writer for the IFIC Bank Literary Award 2020. Celebrated poet and researcher Aminul Islam and litterateur Swikrit Noman have been selected as the best writers for the IFIC Bank Literary Award 2021. 

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

'The VIP passes are a form of sponsorship', Dhaka Lit Fest says

Those who are paying for the BDT 10,000 tickets are allowing us to keep the student and general ticket prices at an affordable rate”, said Kazi Anis Ahmed.

January 1, 2023
January 1, 2023

A new book revisits guitar legend Niloy Das

Talking about the artist, co-author Milu Aman said, "Although he was admired in the world of music, many generations did not know him. This is our initiative to spread the word about the 'unsung hero' of our music, Niloy Da, and to get to know him a little more.’’

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Capturing the war stories of medical professionals

Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas captures the stories and struggles of medical professionals during the Liberation War.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com

'Never Finished' by David Goggins is number 1 from Nonfiction category and 'Fairy Tale' by Stephen King from Fiction.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

The story of this year

I don’t remember when they took it down. We asked the building supervisor, the cleaners, anyone who would listen, but nobody had a clue.

December 31, 2022
December 31, 2022

Decaying youth

Seek if you must If you believe the truth shall set you free And then? We heal.