Returning for its 4th instalment, December's Slam Poetry Nights was different in several ways.

Spectacular is the bookstore in Buenos Aires El Ateneo Grand Splendid; a former opera house built in 1903 and now shelved with books in a massive remodelling exercise.

Be it for their nostalgic pull or the promise of escaping into a rich, evocative world, these tales have been consistent go-to’s for me over the years.

The book covers the crucial role of the Bangladeshi diaspora and the international community during the Liberation War in garnering international attention.

Even the Bangladeshi protagonist—merely referred to as Agontok (a stranger)—is established as an anti-hero, in contrast with the traditionally heroic Hercules, which I thought was an exciting change.

The move probably came as a form of counterstroke against Twitter’s ridiculous measure of allowing people to have verified accounts with $8. “Real tired of this free speech platform requiring me to be John Green. I AM A SOCK COMPANY,” Green tweeted.

Qadir’s book includes insight on the origins and evolution of journalism in Bangladesh, firsthand experiences of journalists who have struggled and resigned from large media houses, research and case studies, and proposed solutions.  

Milton shows how the erroneous use of censorship laws have hindered progress even in the quest for scientific truth.

There is more to the genre of thriller books than most people realise.

Whether you’re an Argentina fan or have a newly found enthusiasm for the Japanese team, you cannot deny the exceptional trajectory of the Brazilian footballers, each more celebrated than the other. Here are five books about Brazilian football to shed new light on the sport’s background.

The event saw the launching of children's books in both English and Bangla, namely Ami Bokul, Sun Moon Secret and Where are the Chonchols? 

It is also etched in the corners of multiple pages of the notebook I am writing this draft in. It is on my passport, also on my pajamas. It is the word the world knows me by—my name. Specifically, my last name, Nuri.

Andy Warhol suggested they tape their conversations on his Sony Walkman, to which Truman Capote agrees.

The characters crackle with life, quirky and contradictory, despicable and sympathetic in turns.

When you go to a book-store, it is often difficult to choose from the plethora of newly released books available. The following list should help when deciding what new books to buy.

For fans of the Argentinia team, these five books can be a portal to favourite moments in football history. 

The doctors told me that I should forget about playing football. But I just had one thing on my mind: I was going to be back on the pitch again and prove everyone wrong. 

To celebrate football culture of Bangladesh, Plaantik has launched its sports anthology.

She came out from the cocoon of the accepted designated roles of women and marched forward to live an extraordinary life. 

Bertelsmann will owe Paramount a USD 200 million break-up fee as a result of the transaction falling apart.