The Shelf / 5 books that capture the soul of lunar exploration
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Here are five books that celebrate the curiosity that took us to the moon. Not for conquest, but for humanity, and for the simple, profound need to know.
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BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Stories from under the waves
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FICTION / Somebody’s son, nobody’s daughter
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3 January 2026, 10:26 AM
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A book talk on Zeba Rasheed Chowdhury’s latest work, the translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam into Bengali, published by Matribhasha Prokashwas held on 27th December 2025, at Bookworm Bangladesh.The event was hosted by scientist and writer Dr. Abed Chaudhury.
EVENT REPORT / NSU DEML Winter Fest 2025 celebrates storytelling, art, and youth voices
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EVENT REPORT / “Words are, to me, a way of understanding truth”: An hour of history and poetry at ULAB
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FLASH FICTION / Chand raat at Mohakhali
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The scramble was almost instantaneous and without mercy. Men in freshly tailored panjabis—stitched for the next morning's prayers—threw elbows for the simple right to go back home.
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Only books and longing for this year’s Eid
Since I did not have a busy itinerary on Eid days, books were my unwitting companions
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Today's selections: Curtain call on Sehri Tales 2023
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 29 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Curtains
21 April 2023, 16:28 PM
‘O mon Ramjan er ei rojar sheshe elo khushir Eid’: On Nazrul and his ode to Eid
Written almost a century ago, Nazrul’s song till today adheres to the cultural conscience of Bengali Muslim society.
21 April 2023, 13:23 PM
Charlotte Brontë's unconventional heroines
Though a reflection of the Victorian era, the themes and messages of Charlottle Brontë, born on this day in 1816, remain relevant as women continue to fight for gender equality
21 April 2023, 04:00 AM
‘Sugar’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 28
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 28 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Sugar
20 April 2023, 16:28 PM
A bookstore is a time machine—Zeenat Book Supply through the ages
Last week, one of Dhaka’s oldest bookstores announced that they will be closing shop after running for 60 years
20 April 2023, 03:59 AM
5 lightweight books for your hometown commute this Eid
An enjoyable read, easy to carry, can be a good companion to improve the travel experience
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At least we tried
Sharing one’s work, whether it is through publishing the old-fashioned way, self-publishing, bringing out an ebook, or simply posting a vignette on social media, can be daunting—a bit like undressing in public.
20 April 2023, 00:30 AM
Discovering Contemporary Poetry Beyond Social Media
For me, poetry has forever been an elusive passion.
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‘Total’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 27
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 27 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Total
19 April 2023, 16:30 PM
The Complete Guide to JK Rowling's Downfall
JK Rowling is no longer the queen.
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The ticket line
As the rush to get home for Eid builds up, six lives in Dhaka city collide.
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South of the Border, West of the Sun – A love story that haunts you
This book is a fantastic introduction to Haruki Murakami’s world of literature.
19 April 2023, 10:56 AM
‘Wild’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 26
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 26 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Wild
18 April 2023, 16:30 PM
A memoir that unpacks faith, survival & hope
For her family and community growing up, Lamya's questions and thoughts were too scandalous, borderline blasphemous. For her extended family, she is too religious.
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‘Sticker’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 25
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 25 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Sticker
18 April 2023, 09:21 AM
5 books to present as Eid gifts
Though the month of Ramadan is nearing its end, it brings with it the glories of Eid celebrations, and the perfect time to shower loved ones with gifts.
18 April 2023, 05:00 AM
A sardonic guide to dark academia novels
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‘Song Title’: Sehri Tales selections, Day 24
The top selections in poetry, flash fiction and artwork for Day 24 of the Sehri Tales challenge; prompt: Song Title
16 April 2023, 18:05 PM
Neil Gaiman and Colleen Hoover in 'Time' Magazine’s 2023 Most Influential list
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