Central Public Library, Public library in Shahbag, Bangladesh
Central Public Library is a public library in Shahbag that holds over 119,000 books in Bengali, English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, and Persian languages. The building includes reading areas and an auditorium for hosting cultural programs and events.
The library was founded in 1954 and started with 10,040 books at an original location. It relocated to its current site near Shahbag Intersection in 1978 under the Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
The venue is named after Shawkat Osman, a significant literary figure in Bangladesh, and the auditorium inside regularly hosts film festivals and reading events. These gatherings create a meeting place for people interested in books and the arts.
The library is open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM and offers borrowing services to visitors. It closes on Fridays and national holidays, so plan your visit accordingly.
Borrowing services have been operating here since 1994, reflecting a long history of providing public access to books. This established practice makes it a dependable place for readers who regularly check out materials.
Inception: 1954
Website: http://centralpubliclibrarydhaka.org
GPS coordinates: 23.73644,90.39480
Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01
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