Literature
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Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse wins Nobel literature prize
Oct 5, 2023The Norwegian playwright Jon Fosse, whose works are among the most often performed of any contemporary playwright in Europe, received the Nobel literature prize on Thursday from the Swedish Academy. He was honoured “for his innovative... -
Famous Indian author Gita Mehta has passed away
Sep 18, 2023The sister of the chief minister of Odisha, Gita Mehta, was a well-known author and filmmaker who passed away on Saturday in New Delhi. She left behind her son when she passed away at the age... -
Canadian journalist, author Bombardier dead at 82
Jul 5, 2023Denise Bombardier, a renowned Canadian journalist, author, and feminist, died on Tuesday at the age of 82, according to her family. Bombardier was one of the first women to advance through the ranks of Canadian media,... -
Bangabandhu conferred ‘FOSWAL Literature Award’ for his trilogy
Mar 27, 2023Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the Father of the Nation of Bangladesh, received the “Special Literary Award” from the Foundation of SAARC Writers and Literature (FOSWAL) today for his triptych, which includes The Unfinished Memoirs, The Prison... -
US writer Paul Auster suffering from cancer, wife says
Mar 12, 2023Paul Auster, an American novelist known for his literary works about outcasts and downtrodden people, is battling cancer, according to his wife. According to a post on Instagram by his wife and colleague author Siri Hustvedt,... -
Tasnuva Kamal Topa’s latest release ‘Love to Dodge’ sparks excitement among readers
Mar 8, 2023Tasnuva Kamal Topa’s latest work of fiction “Love to Dodge- Love Dread” has been making waves among literary enthusiasts. The novel, published by Balboa Press Indiana, tells a captivating tale of love, passion, and uncertainty that... -
The memoir of Prince Harry is released after months of anticipation
Jan 10, 2023Prince Harry’s autobiography “Spare” finally went on sale in his native UK on Tuesday after months of anticipation and a consistent media campaign, posing a further embarrassment risk for the royal family. The biggest royal book... -
British Council collaborates with Dhaka Lit Fest to host its 10th Edition
Jan 5, 2023Dhaka Lit Fest is back again at the historic premises of the Bangla Academy after three years – marking a resurgence of Bangladeshi literary culture, while vigorously enticing other cultures far beyond our own borders. The... -
Book launching of Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas held in Dhaka
Dec 30, 2022The book launching ceremony of a new book Muktijuddher Chikishsha Itihas, authored jointly by renowned fiction writer and medical anthropologist Shahaduz Zaman and public health expert Dr. Khairul Islam, and published by Prothoma Prokashon, was held... -
Penguin published Bangladeshi-American writer Iffat Nawaz’s debut novel “Shurjo’s Clan”
Oct 16, 2022Shurjo’s Clan, the first book by Bangladeshi-American author Iffat Nawaz, has been published by Penguin Random House India. This literary fiction blends magic realism with historical accuracy and tells the coming-of-age tale of a girl growing...
