Books for All Seasons

Source: Photos: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Student Ways is one of the oldest and most successful publication houses in Bangladesh. After its establishment in 1951 by Alhaj Mohammad Habibullah, the youth of every generation since then have been motivated to not only hold on to the practice of reading books on a regular basis, but also to write, express and, in some cases, create subtle revolutions.
Now run by 31-year-old Mohammad Mashfiqullah, Student Ways has expanded to building newer avenues in the business, namely, Barshadupur, a publication house for first-time writers of fiction. "I have been looking after Student Ways for the last 6 years," says Mashfiqullah. "My father Mohammad Liaquatullah is now the Adviser of Student Ways, which was founded by my grandfather Alhaj Mohammad Habibullah."

Source: Photos: Kazi Tahsin Agaz Apurbo

Student Ways has published more than 1200 books so far, covering various subjects and genres -- novels, short stories, essays, literary criticism, books on the liberation war, society, cultural issues, history, travelogue, medicine, biography, music, young literature and reference books. Books published by Student Ways received various awards such as the Adamji Literary Award, Dawood Literary Award, 6th September Award, National Book Centre Award, Alaol Literary Award and the Shishu Academy Award. Not only has Student Ways created a mark for itself in Bangladesh, the publication house has also been a participant in book fairs outside the country and played a pivotal role in shaping up Bengali readership both home and abroad. Student Ways Participated in 30 book fairs home and abroad, namely Muktodhara Book Fair in New York, Fobana in Atlanta, Kolkata Book Fair, Agartala Book Fair, Gouhati Book Fair, Shilchor Book Fair, Assam Book Fair and Delhi International Book Fair.