Syeda Erum Noor

Fragile Threads of Power Tor Books, 2023

Set to begin after V. E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic series, this book catapults us back into a world full of magic, now introducing us to new characters and another adventure packed plot.

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6 Books to add to your summer reading list

As summer rolls around and our lifestyle changes to adjust to the heat, so do a lot of our books! So here are a few books that might make a good addition to this year’s summer reading list.

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Uncovering history through storytelling

In conversation with Reem Bassiouney on the Sheikh Zayed Book Award, 'Al Halwani', and bridging the cultural gap

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PublishHer Excellence Awards winners announced at Bologna Children’s Book Fair

Mitia Osman, CEO and publisher of Mayurpankhi and the executive director at Agamee Prakashani, won the Emerging Leader Award

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Sheikh Zayed Book Award announces winners for the 18th edition

The winners were announced on 4 April, 2024, with the ceremony being hosted by Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, chairman of the SZBA Board of Trustees

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To read as an academic: The transformative journey of a reader turned student

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

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Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award

On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award

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A discussion on truth, dares, and death with Nadia Kabir Barb

It was an intimate gathering of book lovers who had come together to listen to and participate in a discussion regarding a variety of topics, starting from her writing process to concepts of death explored in her stories, all stemming from deeply personal events in her life

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November 5, 2020
November 5, 2020

Solitude and Company

The emptiness in all its glorious necromancy Falls prey to silence and its sole command.

October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020

Building of Life

If it wasn't for the building with the lit up windows, she may have faded into the nothingness that wallowed around her.

October 8, 2020
October 8, 2020

To be an older sibling

The role of an older sibling isn't as straightforward as that of a parent. You're more of a friend than a parent.

October 1, 2020
October 1, 2020

The Umbrella Woman

She would stay around here, in case he came back for it. She decided. What harm would a few moments do?

September 24, 2020
September 24, 2020

What it’s like being the teacher’s kid

Do you know what it feels like to be yelled at by your teacher? Do you know how it feels if that teacher also happens to be your mom?

September 17, 2020
September 17, 2020

Perfection: Working towards the unattainable goal

We exist at a time, where competition has never been higher and nearly everyone around us is an overachiever.

July 9, 2020
July 9, 2020

Oh, to have an artistic friend...

Here's a list of things you have to put up with when you decide to befriend an artist.

June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020

Leading by Example

Amidst the chaos of Covid-19, many young individuals have dedicated themselves to the service of the disadvantaged, to selflessly support anyone and everyone.

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Five Stages, One Bad Haircut

BARGAINING Before you could get comfortable, the hairdresser has already chopped off a good two inches—more than you had asked. Instantly, you begin having a conversation with yourself.

January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020

From friends to business partners

Whether we’ve ever successfully started a money-making machine of a business, we’ve either tried it or thought of trying it. Initially, an idea hits you out of nowhere.

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