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In her new book, Maria Chaudhuri reimagines Pohela Boishakh for kids
Illustrated by Kazi Istela Imam, Nobo Opens a Door embraces the occasion of Pohela Boishakh—an event that is dear to many.
BOOK NEWS / Hanif Kureishi's Twitter diary and why he couldn't make it to Bangladesh
"I realised I had to start again as a person and a writer. I had to become a comic writer, a serious writer, a writer who could integrate the madness and most interesting elements on the same page."
Afterthoughts on Dhaka Lit Fest
Is it possible for art to be an ally in promoting the climate conversation?
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.
FEATURE / 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.
NEWS / Dhaka Lit Fest 2023: Kishwar Chowdhury to open a restaurant soon
"I started my journey with a simple dream of writing a book for my children", she shared at the talk.
FEATURE / 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.
NEWS / 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.
FEATURE / Dhaka Lit Fest 2023: There's something for every young reader
Babuibela’s third edition was launched on the first day of DLF. The Babuibela (Mayurpankhi, 2020) series, written and illustrated by artist Reesham Shahab Tirtho, are picture books showing new parents’ journeys with their little ones. The book launch was also accompanied by a discussion between illustrator Tirtho and musician, artist and author Shibu Kumer Shill.
Dhaka Lit Fest tickets to go on sale soon
Some attendees have raised questions over why one would hesitate to pay for a literary event if they already spend money on watching films and going to restaurants. Students, however, have expressed opposing views.
Behind the scenes of the Dhaka Literary Festival 2023
Literature is our main area of interest.But we also want to highlight areas of intersection between literature and science, politics, pop culture, human rights, and new media.
Dhaka Literary Festival opens on Thursday
Curtains to the three-day Dhaka Literary Festival (DLF), previously known as the Hay Festival Dhaka, are to rise on November 16 for the 17th time, on the historic grounds of the Bangla Academy in the capital.