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.

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro's book-reading programme and the British Council’s reading challenge introduced me to many classic novels.

At the heart of Required Reading are forgotten readers from the past.

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.