Reading Habits

Our brains react differently to digital and printed text. What does this mean for readers?

We generally use the same parts of the brain no matter the medium, with one crucial exception. And therein lies the rub.

Reading habits: Completing the Quran during Ramadan

For a large number of practicing Muslims, completing the Quran during Ramadan is an annual goal.

Reading as a form of resistance: Some anecdotes from the 1971 war

After the war, the library authorities placed advertisements requesting people to return any books from the library that they might have in their possession, but the response was poor. The library's hundred-year-old collection was lost forever.

#Perspective / Benefits of reading Bengali literature

In addition to all the cognitive benefits associated with reading, reading in your first language has plenty of other benefits, including knowing about your country and countrymen in the language of the land.

Ekushey Boi Mela / How to get back into the habit of reading?

The Ekushey Boi Mela being an event of national significance gives us the perfect opportunity to rekindle our love for books.    

April 26, 2023
April 26, 2023

Our brains react differently to digital and printed text. What does this mean for readers?

We generally use the same parts of the brain no matter the medium, with one crucial exception. And therein lies the rub.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Reading habits: Completing the Quran during Ramadan

For a large number of practicing Muslims, completing the Quran during Ramadan is an annual goal.

March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023

Reading as a form of resistance: Some anecdotes from the 1971 war

After the war, the library authorities placed advertisements requesting people to return any books from the library that they might have in their possession, but the response was poor. The library's hundred-year-old collection was lost forever.

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Benefits of reading Bengali literature

In addition to all the cognitive benefits associated with reading, reading in your first language has plenty of other benefits, including knowing about your country and countrymen in the language of the land.

February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023

How to get back into the habit of reading?

The Ekushey Boi Mela being an event of national significance gives us the perfect opportunity to rekindle our love for books.    

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