Event report

EVENT REPORT / Bon Bibi reimagined: A feminist tale from the Sundarbans

This was a syncretic tale of the Sundarbans that was reinterpreted into being at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on Saturday, June 28, by Folklore Expedition Bangladesh in a puthi path titled “Bon Bibir Jahuranama”

EVENT REPORT / ‘Tamadi Alap’: Exploring the space between sound and silence

A poetry reading and discussion session on writer and poet Naseef Faruque Amin’s poetry collection, Tamadi (Boitoroni, 2025)

LITERARY CURTAINS / ‘Pakhider Bidhanshabha’: A mesmerising theatrical odyssey

On the evening of February 10 the curtain fell for the last time on a performance that, over the preceding days, had cast an enchanting spell upon its audience.

EVENT REPORT / Anwar Ehtesham unveils his first photo book, ‘Hopes and Dreams’

This collection of 121 compelling photographs captures the hopes, dreams, resilience, and daily lives of Dhaka’s working-class individuals

EVENT REPORT / ‘Girls Do Comics’: Illustrating change beyond the panels

The exhibition will run daily from 10 AM to 8 PM till January 30, 2025, at EMK Center

EVENT REPORT / ‘The Aid Lab: Understanding Bangladesh’s Unexpected Success’: Naomi Hossain’s book finally meets Bangladesh

On January 18, UPL hosted the publication ceremony for Naomi Hossain's 'Aid Lab' (University Press Limited, 2024) at The Bookworm in Shahabuddin Park

EVENT REPORT / ‘A tested language of time’: Mozid Mahmud’s Memorial Club sees virtual launch

On January 11, 2025, the online book launch of writer and poet Mozid Mahmud’s first novel, 'Memorial Club', was held

EVENT REPORT / ‘Trigger Warning: Dark Romance’: Exploring the world of dark tropes and taboo with Sister Library

On January 11, Sister Library with Bookworm Bangladesh, organised the event with the intent of fostering discussions around dark romance, erotic literature, and everything in between

EVENT REPORT / ‘Rebels with a cause’: In-Zine event celebrates the importance of self-published zines that challenge oppression

The experience was hands-on, intimate, and vulnerable, as many paid tribute to the lives lost in the July Revolution, as well as writing and creating art dedicated to their own personal struggles.

July 3, 2025
July 3, 2025

Bon Bibi reimagined: A feminist tale from the Sundarbans

This was a syncretic tale of the Sundarbans that was reinterpreted into being at Goethe-Institut Bangladesh on Saturday, June 28, by Folklore Expedition Bangladesh in a puthi path titled “Bon Bibir Jahuranama”

May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025

‘Tamadi Alap’: Exploring the space between sound and silence

A poetry reading and discussion session on writer and poet Naseef Faruque Amin’s poetry collection, Tamadi (Boitoroni, 2025)

March 15, 2025
March 15, 2025

‘Pakhider Bidhanshabha’: A mesmerising theatrical odyssey

On the evening of February 10 the curtain fell for the last time on a performance that, over the preceding days, had cast an enchanting spell upon its audience.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

Anwar Ehtesham unveils his first photo book, ‘Hopes and Dreams’

This collection of 121 compelling photographs captures the hopes, dreams, resilience, and daily lives of Dhaka’s working-class individuals

January 27, 2025
January 27, 2025

‘Girls Do Comics’: Illustrating change beyond the panels

The exhibition will run daily from 10 AM to 8 PM till January 30, 2025, at EMK Center

January 22, 2025
January 22, 2025

‘The Aid Lab: Understanding Bangladesh’s Unexpected Success’: Naomi Hossain’s book finally meets Bangladesh

On January 18, UPL hosted the publication ceremony for Naomi Hossain's 'Aid Lab' (University Press Limited, 2024) at The Bookworm in Shahabuddin Park

January 16, 2025
January 16, 2025

‘A tested language of time’: Mozid Mahmud’s Memorial Club sees virtual launch

On January 11, 2025, the online book launch of writer and poet Mozid Mahmud’s first novel, 'Memorial Club', was held

January 12, 2025
January 12, 2025

‘Trigger Warning: Dark Romance’: Exploring the world of dark tropes and taboo with Sister Library

On January 11, Sister Library with Bookworm Bangladesh, organised the event with the intent of fostering discussions around dark romance, erotic literature, and everything in between

September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024

‘Rebels with a cause’: In-Zine event celebrates the importance of self-published zines that challenge oppression

The experience was hands-on, intimate, and vulnerable, as many paid tribute to the lives lost in the July Revolution, as well as writing and creating art dedicated to their own personal struggles.

June 30, 2024
June 30, 2024

Phire Dekha: Serajul Islam Choudhury revisits his life in his autobiographical speech

The forum was held at Bangladesh Shishu Academy and was anchored by Professor Azfar Hussain.