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For book lovers, reading books is more than just a hobby. Reading their favorite book after a tiring day works like therapy for them. However, this habit of reading books is no longer confined within the four walls of our home. Many people prefer spending time in different cafes now. And if there is a great book to accompany them, then that’s all they need to spend the perfect evening. The good news is, there are quite a few bookshop cafes in Dhaka where you can sit and read books, along with a cup of coffee. Let’s explore some of them in today’s blog.

Bengal Boi

Bengal Boi, Dhaka
A warm cup of tea and your favorite book make the best combo

The list of popular bookshop cafes in Dhaka can’t be complete without mentioning Bengal Boi. Established in 2017, this cafe became the usual hangout spot for the locals in no time. Bengal Boi has all kinds of English and Bangla books by different authors from home and abroad. Not only can you buy books from here, you can also sit and read books while sipping on some hot tea. Shifting from the previous address, Bengal Boi is now on the ground floor of Bengal Shilpalaya Bhaban on Road No. 27, Dhanmondi, Dhaka. The interior of Bengal Boi is also a great attraction for visitors. In addition to reading books in a nice environment surrounded by greenery, Bengal Boi offers a variety of breakfast items and evening snacks. And you don’t have to pay any entry fee to visit this bookshop. 

Baatighar

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If you are an introvert looking to read your favorite book in a quiet place then Baatighar is the place for you. With walls full of books from authors all over the globe, Batighor is a book lover’s paradise. When you walk around the store, it feels like every corner has a story to tell. You will find book lovers of different ages visiting Baatighar. Some are looking for their favorite author, some are happy to find the book that they have been looking for. Wherever you look, you will find book lovers everywhere. Inspired by the Mughal structure style, the building has a separate corner for children. If you want you can sit there all day and read books. However, readers can not take any of the books home to read. 

The Reading Cafe

Bookshop cafes in Dhaka
The Reading Cafe recently opened a new branch in Banani

Another new addition to the bookshop cafes in Dhaka is The Reading Cafe. This bookshop cafe is located in Banani, Dhaka. There are several more branches of The Reading Cafe across Dhaka city, but they recently opened a new branch in Banani. This bookshop cafe has books, magazines, children’s story books by many famous authors known locally and internationally. There is also a play area for children. Apart from reading books, you can also buy books in this bookshop. So for those who love to read books as well as enjoy a warm cup of coffee, this place will definitely be great. You can easily get lost in the realm of books. 

The Nerdy Beans Coffee House

 

The Nerdy Beans Coffee House in Dhanmondi is definitely a great place to read books and hang out with your loved ones. The vintage style interior and the whole decoration of this cafe will give you the feeling of being in a coffee shop in a different country. The coffee shop is decorated with books, small plants and beautifully framed quotations. It is quite different from other coffee shops in Dhaka. This is a great place to visit in Dhaka and hang out with friends. The best part about this cafe is that it has a good collection of books. With coffee and desserts, you can spend hours reading books here. For those who like to read English literature books, this coffee shop will be the best choice for them. 

 In Dhaka, there are a number of restaurants and coffee shops to spend time with your loved ones. However, for those who love to read books, these cafes mentioned above are quite popular among the bookshop cafes in Dhaka. Take some time out for yourself from your busy schedule and visit these bookshop cafes in Dhaka.

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