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Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets

The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.

#Guides / 5 self-help books to buy from Nilkhet

For many of us, Nilkhet is a synonym for nostalgia. When we walk through the narrow maze of the book bazaar, where the smell of freshly printed pages fills up the air, we cannot help but admire this vibrant hub of literature. Nilkhet, a haven for book lovers, has every book one might look for. And if you are on a journey of self-growth, then this place will not disappoint you.

The struggles of Nilkhet booksellers in rain and storm

"If books get damaged in the rain, no one wants to buy them, which means we have to incur severe losses. A few days ago, books worth 4,000 Taka got damaged from my stock and I was unable to sell those books. For someone like me, 4,000 taka is a very substantial amount.” 

Mirpur 10 Book market: Your go-to place for old books

The Mirpur 10 book market, sometimes called the old book market is easy to navigate, especially if Nilkhet is too far for you.

Pashe Achi Initiative distributes books in exchange for plastic waste

In the latest initiative of Gronthomongol, a project aimed at rescuing the Nilkhet book market from the economic blows brought by the pandemic, youth organisation Pashe Achi Initiative are distributing books among readers in exchange for plastic waste.

Students' demo shuts Nilkhet

Students of seven colleges took to the streets at 11:30 am yesterday, blocking the capital's Nilkhet intersection for more than two hours. This resulted in lot of suffering for commuters who were stuck in long tailbacks because of the demonstration.

Life as it is / Looking for one single place where you can find all kinds of books in Dhaka? Try Nilkhet

From textbooks and notes for all classes to guidebooks for all competitive exams...

Nilkhet Market: A realm of necessary books (video)

Nilkhet Book Market, consisting of nearly 400 book stalls, is a trustworthy friend for the bookworms, searching for any kinds of book.

4 injured in Dhaka crude bomb blasts

At least four people including a policeman injured in separate crude bomb blasts in Dhaka

May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024

Beyond Nilkhet: Dhaka’s second-hand book markets

The second-hand book market is a buoyant one and there are places in Dhaka, other than Nilkhet, where your desire to buy books meets affordability. With a keen eye and some bargaining skills, it is possible to make a deal at these places.

April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023

5 self-help books to buy from Nilkhet

For many of us, Nilkhet is a synonym for nostalgia. When we walk through the narrow maze of the book bazaar, where the smell of freshly printed pages fills up the air, we cannot help but admire this vibrant hub of literature. Nilkhet, a haven for book lovers, has every book one might look for. And if you are on a journey of self-growth, then this place will not disappoint you.

October 26, 2022
October 26, 2022

The struggles of Nilkhet booksellers in rain and storm

"If books get damaged in the rain, no one wants to buy them, which means we have to incur severe losses. A few days ago, books worth 4,000 Taka got damaged from my stock and I was unable to sell those books. For someone like me, 4,000 taka is a very substantial amount.” 

May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022

Mirpur 10 Book market: Your go-to place for old books

The Mirpur 10 book market, sometimes called the old book market is easy to navigate, especially if Nilkhet is too far for you.

December 11, 2021
December 11, 2021

Pashe Achi Initiative distributes books in exchange for plastic waste

In the latest initiative of Gronthomongol, a project aimed at rescuing the Nilkhet book market from the economic blows brought by the pandemic, youth organisation Pashe Achi Initiative are distributing books among readers in exchange for plastic waste.

January 19, 2018
January 19, 2018

Students' demo shuts Nilkhet

Students of seven colleges took to the streets at 11:30 am yesterday, blocking the capital's Nilkhet intersection for more than two hours. This resulted in lot of suffering for commuters who were stuck in long tailbacks because of the demonstration.

May 26, 2016
May 26, 2016

Looking for one single place where you can find all kinds of books in Dhaka? Try Nilkhet

From textbooks and notes for all classes to guidebooks for all competitive exams...

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

Nilkhet Market: A realm of necessary books (video)

Nilkhet Book Market, consisting of nearly 400 book stalls, is a trustworthy friend for the bookworms, searching for any kinds of book.

March 16, 2015
March 16, 2015

4 injured in Dhaka crude bomb blasts

At least four people including a policeman injured in separate crude bomb blasts in Dhaka

March 5, 2015
March 5, 2015

3 hurt in Dhaka bomb blasts

3 people, including a Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) leader, were injured in separate crude bomb blasts in Dhaka