AI is reshaping reading, writing and knowledge, creating a post-literate culture where no single medium remains dominant.

Celebrate the revival of reading as global bookstore Kinokuniya opens at Centrepoint Uttara, driving a cultural shift in Bangladesh. From digital BookTok trends to traditional Nilkhet stalls, a new generation is rediscovering timeless literary love.

The bottom line is: read books.

Explore how reading habits are changing in Bangladesh, from e-books on phones to the enduring charm of physical books. What's the impact on depth and connection?

Reading for pleasure is in steep decline, replaced by short-form digital content and nonstop screen time. This shift affects attention spans and cognitive health. Reviving reading habits can help prevent brain fog and long-term cognitive decline.

In chaotic Dhaka, peace is possible through slow rickshaw rides, book cafés, reconnecting with friends, family get-togethers, childhood nostalgia, music therapy, and mindfulness — small joys that help urbanites recharge from everyday stress.

There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book

We have all experienced it—the period when we hold out for the perfect moment to make changes in our lives. The reality is, there’s no such thing as the “right time” to start. The important thing is to take action now, even if it’s just a small step, and allow those small actions to build momentum over time.

For most people, the size of a book is what might repel them from picking it up in the first place.

I became curious as to how the experience of reading might change for someone who studied it for a living, and how the lens of a literature student might differ from that of a creative writing one

A bunch of free places on the internet that allow me to complete assignments or personal projects when the going gets rough.

With only a few days to go, there’s still a chance to take the younger ones to the book fair and check out the wide range of books available

With rows upon rows of book stalls offering everything from timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, navigating through this maze of books can be both exhilarating and overwhelming

Readers follow trending genres and the latest writing practices, which change within seconds. Keeping up with these trends is difficult for writers

Very few avenues of storytelling have the same level of diversity and versatility as comics, and if you are someone who has an aversion towards reading general books, comics might turn that dislike into a regular reading habit. 

Reading and writing go hand in hand. And perhaps that’s why, just like there’s writer’s block, there’s also readers block. Only reader’s block is probably worse because reading is easier than writing, yet you just can’t do it.

How do you pack 25 years of your life in two suitcases?

I often feel overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of new books that I still want to read—so many stories, so little time—and understand that this is an ambition that rereading can only delay.

I wonder at how these frugal, accessible pleasures define her daily existence and get elated with the fact that reading takes up a significant space on the shelf

There needs to be a push for a strong public library culture in Dhaka.