Fiction / The wardrobe
3 October 2026
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Fiction
It arrives on a Tuesday afternoon, wrapped in a coarse jute sheet and tied with frayed rope.
Poetry / From fawn to shore
3 October 2026
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Poetry
Poetry / Waterhen
3 October 2026
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Poetry
Essay / Celebrating literary minds: Reflections on editing festschrifts
26 September 2026
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Essay
Creative Nonfiction / Birthdays to remember
26 September 2026
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Creative non-fiction
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Lost in translation, looking for home
25 September 2026
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Books & Literature
INTERVIEW / In conversation with Lucky Karim: The story behind ‘Born Lucky’
25 September 2026
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Books & Literature
Inside Asia’s Hidden Heritage Treasures: ANN releases new e-book on continent’s shared culture
24 September 2026
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Books & Literature
News Report / NSU Writing Center offers certificate course for professionals
21 September 2026
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News
Literary Curtains / Patriarchy inversed: Reimagining Rokeya’s Ladyland in 2026
“Ladyland is not perfect,” remarks Sultana, one of the protagonists in the much awaited play, “Project Ladyland 2026”. Produced by HerStory Foundation in collaboration with the British Council and Women of the World Foundation, the play was greeted by a full house this weekend. Staged at the Bangladesh Mohila Samiti theatre, the performance made a splash on Friday, August 14.
Event Report / Kobitabela: a soulful afternoon
9 September 2026
Event Report / Special Discussion Marks Abul Hasnat’s Birth Anniversary: ‘Nabiner Shahittya: Shwapna O Shwapnabhongo’
19 July 2026
A special literary discussion titled ‘Nabiner Shahittya: Shwapna O Shwapnabhongo’ was held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. on the third floor of Bengal Shilpalay in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. This discussion was organised to commemorate the birth anniversary of distinguished poet, essayist, and literary editor Abul Hasnat. The event brought together prominent writers and editors to discuss the literary pursuits of emerging authors and the pivotal role editors play in nurturing new literary voices.
News Report / Jamir Nazir wins 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize following AI review
3 July 2026
Set in rural Trinidad, “The Serpent in the Grove” explores themes of betrayal, survival and the resilience of a woman's will.
The shelf / 7 Asian healing fiction recommendations for rainy days
18 June 2026
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The Shelf
You know when the sky trades its brightness for a low, silver hue, and you wrap your fingers tightly around your tea, seeking that small, steady pulse of warmth. This is the essence of healing fiction. Often rooted in the Japanese concept of iyashikei, these stories focus on the quiet spirit through small, everyday moments. You may have already heard of Days at the Morisaki Bookshop or We’ll Prescribe You a Cat. While those popular favourites have opened a door for many, there are a few other tales worth the read.
Reflections / In the age of AI allegations
13 June 2026
Fiction / Body Selim
18 April 2026
Classics Corner
Dear readers and writers, we are going to start a corner titled “Classics Corner” where reviews from you on timeless Classics and very popular books published between 1900 and 2000 will be printed.
29 March 2015
Getting out of the way of the story
I have just finished the draft of a novel. I shall ask a couple of people to read it – a fellow novelist with whom I've swapped work since we were both beginning our first books ten years ago, and a nonfiction writer I can trust to be honest about her response.
27 March 2015
EDITOR’S NOTE
In commemoration of the Bangladesh Independence Day on 26th March, today's SLR starts with a poetic salute to our past; moves on to a proclamation of love for our present; and ends the poetic trail with an optimistic wish for our future.
27 March 2015
I Sing of Heroes
I sing of Heroes
27 March 2015
This, My Land
Not gold, not silver, not pearl, neelam it is not.
27 March 2015
Mind Without Fear
Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high;
27 March 2015
The Writer's Wilderness Survival Kit
I suspect that the qualities useful to an aspiring writer are very similar to those considered desirable in a writer who is already successful.
27 March 2015
SLR WRITING COMPETITION
Aspiring writers are invited to send in a short story or poem that must contain the number “twenty-two” in some form or manner.
27 March 2015
Swedish Nobel winning poet Tomas Transtroemer dies
Swedish poet Tomas Transtroemer, who won the 2011 Nobel Prize for Literature, has died at the age of 83, his publishing house Bonniers says
27 March 2015
TOO MUCH HAPPINESS
Let me tell you from the get go that this collection of short stories is anything but warm and fuzzy and feel-good.
25 March 2015
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Autobiography “Living to Tell the Tale”
GABRIEL Garcia Marquez, the Colombian Nobel-prize winning novelist, left behind one last gift for his readers and devotees before his death in 2013: his autobiography, “Living to Tell the Tale” where he recounts in his inimitable style his early life, particularly his beginnings as a writer, and the political landscape of his war-torn country.
22 March 2015
Toponyms of Bangladesh: Footprints of History
Dara Shamsuddin in his book titled “Bangladesher Sthan Nam: Itihasher Padachinho” (in English it stands Toponyms of Bangladesh: Footprints of History) told us a story of how Bangla language, along with developments in allied areas such as social, religious, economic and political processes, has evolved in this deltaic regions through historical progression of actions and events.
22 March 2015
Half Girlfriend
Half Girlfriend is Chetan Bhagat's latest novel. Chetan Bhagat is one of the leading Indian authors of current time and some of his books have been turned into movies by Bollywood directors over last several years.
22 March 2015
An Anthology of Bangla Poems
Helal Uddin Ahmed's “An Anthology of Bangla Poems”, coincidentally comprises carefully selected 68 translated outstanding poems that have been written in the last 68 years.
22 March 2015
EDITOR’S NOTE
In continuation of last week's page, SLR presents Part-II of inspirational women writers or poets, as selected by some of our favourite authors.
20 March 2015
In Her Words: Inspirational Women Writers and Poets (Part-II)
It is a universally acknowledged truth that a reader of novels must have, at some point of time, read a book by Jane Austen. My first Jane Austen novel was “Pride and Prejudice” during my adolescence.
20 March 2015
'Je Prohor Kuashar Kache Reeni'
SHAMIM Ahmed came up with his second poetry book 'Je Prohor Kuashar Kache Reeni' launched in the book fair 2015. It has already been placed in the best seller list of 2015 and still going strong.
15 March 2015
Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard, Author: Kiran Desai
Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard is Kiran Desai's first book, published in 1998.
15 March 2015
The search for extra terrestrial life in the universe
One of the most fascinating questions that occur while contemplating the universe is: whether other life exists within the spheres of the greater universe.
15 March 2015
Durlov Kothok: Abul Mansur Ahmad
THE book is a voluminous work on the late politician, lawyer, journalist and litterateur Abul Mansur Ahmad who has left behind a rich legacy of literary works for the present day readers to read and draw on.
15 March 2015
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