How many Indigenous authors can you name?
There is a lack of recognition for Indigenous writers and publishers at national events like the Amar Ekushey Book Fair.
7m ago
Eid shopping a priority above health safety?
The government has directed all supermarkets, malls and shops of Dhaka city to adopt precautionary measures to stop the spread of Covid-19. However, the markets are struggling to maintain proper health and safety measures as there are large crowds of people shopping before Eid-ul-Fitr.
3y ago
Filing complaints now easier than ever
It was quite a pleasant surprise for Kawser Alam when he found Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) workers clearing the dumped waste in front of his house, a day after he lodged a complaint through an app called “Sobar Dhaka”.
3y ago
Footpath, road blocked by DNCC’s structure
Dhaka residents usually come across footpaths and roads being blocked by vendors and parked vehicles. As a result, they may have to jaywalk or manoeuvre their vehicles through the obstacles, hoping that one day authorities will clear the path.
3y ago
Here’s hoping next year’s book fair is Covid-19 free
Yesterday was the last day of this year’s Ekushey Boimela. Marked by a delayed start and a lockdown announcement midway, the book fair -- originally scheduled to end on April 14 -- ended two days earlier due to the surge in Covid-19 cases across the country.
3y ago
(Mist) cannons to fight pollution!
To control dust pollution in the capital and maintain air quality, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) have begun operating two truck-mounted
3y ago
Ekushey Book Fair : ‘Better promotion would have drawn more visitors’
As soon as the gate of Amar Ekushey book fair opened at 3pm yesterday, visitors started coming in. Among lone visitors and groups, there were students, couples, families university students, couples and families joining in the festivity of the fair.
3y ago
Ekushey Book Fair : Young readers thrilled to meet favourite writer
On the fifth day of the book fair, the crowd was a little relaxed at the Suhrawardy Udyan yesterday.
3y ago
February 26, 2017
Science fiction pulls in young readers
The tree of literature has many branches, and science fiction remains one of the strongest.
February 17, 2017
Novels most sought-after literary adventure
We all love to read stories. Whether those are larger-than-life tales or narratives based on own experiences, reading books remains a great way of spending and sharing time together.
February 16, 2017
Books on films draw attention at fair
The Ekushey book fair is an event unlike any other. It can satisfy anyone's literary palate with a wide array of selections.
February 13, 2017
Books of play on the wane
Though sharp dialogues and intensity of characters of a play can leave any audience captivated, how many read this specific mode of fiction that is represented through a theatrical performance?
February 7, 2017
Is indigenous literature scarce at fair?
The indigenous communities have distinctive lifestyles and cultural traditions. But if you go to the Amar Ekushey book fair, you will find only a few literary works portraying their lives. The number of books authored by indigenous writers is also very few there.
January 30, 2017
No permanent solution yet
The city dwellers welcomed the Dhaka South City Corporation's (DSCC) initiative to keep footpaths free from hawkers for safe walking, but the “sudden eviction drive” brought trouble to many hawkers.
October 9, 2016
Girls break a social barrier
Women selling tickets at bus counters is unusual in Bangladesh as this profession is absolutely dominated by males. But some female
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