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From homegrown titles like Unmad and Rahashya Patrika to world-renowned publications such as The Economist, Time, and National Geographic—everything finds a place in this bookstore. Photo: Jannatul Naym Pieal

Amir and Sons: A hidden treasure trove of imported magazines

Tucked away on a quiet lane in Dhaka’s Purana Paltan, “Amir and Sons” still survives and retains Bangladesh’s magazine culture even after four decades of its establishment—importing global titles...

Photo: Asma Sultana Prova

Solyman and his Tk30 books: A business with a heart

Horror, humour, and the unexpected: Tanzim Rahman’s unique storytelling style

Horror, humour, and the unexpected: Tanzim Rahman’s unique storytelling style

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Beyond the drama: Books making waves at Boi Mela

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The best nonfiction books of 2024

TBS: Sketch

Books we read in 2024 to prepare us for the future

Primary and Mass Education Adviser Professor Dr Bidhan Ranjan Roy Podder spoke to reporters at the inauguration ceremony of a two-day workshop, organised by the Directorate of Primary Education on the RDRS premises this afternoon (1 December). Photo: BSS

Primary students to get 100% books in January: Adviser

Zakia Rayhana Rupa, a resident of Dhanmondi, launched this micro-library at Dhanmondi Lake Park to promote reading in the busy city. Photo: TBS

All you can read: Zakia sets up book nests in Dhanmondi lake

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Convenience Store Woman: The inconvenience of sticking out

The Colorsoft relies on LEDs and other technologies to achieve the color display. Photo: Reuters

Amazon reveals its first color Kindle e-reader after years of development

Book cover design. Photo: Courtesy

From the streets to the States: The story behind The Art of Triumph

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Banned books that have made a comeback

Book industry suffers 50% sales drop amid turmoil

Book industry suffers 50% sales drop amid turmoil