Every dog has its day, even at New York Fashion Week. So do the odd cat, hen and even a big old lizard.

Isteaque Ahmed is an author who has had his books published at the Ekushey Boi Mela for 7 years now. Starting from 2009, he has had one book published each year- 'Hotel Bonolota,' 'Nail Cutter' and 'Death Certificate' to name a few. This year, Isteaque's new book is 'Adorsholipi,' published by 'Jagriti Prokashoni.'

This year Ekushey Boi Mela featured many young writers. One of them, who is already being talked about widely is writer Al Nahian, for his third book 'Mayanogor Chourasta.' His previous books were a compilation of his short stories named 'Silent Call' and 'Nil Nidra Enterprise' which were well received by the readers.

Syed Khaled Saifullah, might not be a name well known amongst Bangladeshi authors and writers, but his first published book 'Shahana - nama' has managed to catch readers' attention. Published by Barshadupur and launched at the Ekushey Boimela this year, 'Shahana-Nama' is a reflection of contemporary Bangladesh. "The story begins at a remote village where Shahana, a young local girl cooks for her houseguest," says Saifullah. "The guest is a progressive young man from Dhaka and as the story develops they end up having burgers at a fast-food street cart in Dhaka."

Among the many promising books featured in this year's Ekushey Boi Mela, the third and fourth books from the 'Metropolitan Golpo Guchcho,' series, compiled by writer Sharjil Khan, are quite popular. This year, the short stories that make up the series, were selected from the works of young previously unpublished writers who submitted their stories for a competition advertised in Somewhereinblog.net.

Syria's President Bashar al-Assad says his government is receiving messages from the US-led coalition battling the jihadist group, Islamic State.

An Iraqi man has shot and killed seven Islamic State militants in an act of revenge for his son who was executed by the terrorist group.

Jordan has vowed to do all it can to secure the release of a pilot captured by Islamic State, after a video was released appearing to show the beheading of a Japanese hostage.