* by a Bangladeshi/Bengali author, but does not feature a Bangladeshi/Bengali protagonist
! = read and recommended by me (excluding my own books of course)
S = part of a series
Q = includes an LGBTQ+ main character
For graphic novels, picture books, or any illustrated books
I = Bengali illustrator, but not a Bengali author
A = Bengali author, but not a Bengali illustrator
Bangladeshi YA:
The Love and Lies Of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan (Q)
Zara Hossain Was Here by Sabina Khan* (Q)
What A Desi Girl Wants by Sabina Khan* (Q)
Meet Me in Mumbai by Sabina Khan* (Q)
All The Things We Never Said by Yasmin Rahman
This Is My Truth by Yasmin Rahman
Why Is Nobody Laughing? by Yasmin Rahman
The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar (Q)
Hani and Ishu’s Guide To Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar (Q)
A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar* (Q)
The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar (Q)
Four Eids and a Funeral by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé and Adiba Jaigirdar - Out June 2024
Rani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba Jaigirdar (Q) - out Nov 2024
Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan
A Show For Two by Tashie Bhuiyan
Stay With My Heart by Tashie Bhuiyan
The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim !
“The Love Match is a beautiful celebration of Bangladeshi culture. It will at once make you laugh out loud with its humour, while pulling at your heartstrings with its portrayal of family, first loves, and class disparity. It's a love story that's everyone's cup of cha.”
This Is How You Fall In Love by Anika Hussain !
“Funny and charming, This Is How You Fall In Love is a love story that will have you swooning!”
Norse Folktales, Myths and Legends by Anika Hussain and Kate Forrester (A)
Desi Girl Speaking by A.S. Hussain - out May 2024
Bangladeshi MG:
The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi !(S)
The Battle by Karuna Riazi !(S)
A Bit of Earth by Karuna Riazi !
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin’s Hijab by Priya Huq !
City Of Stolen Magic by Nazneen Ahmed Pathak !
Saving Sunshine by Saadia Faruqi and Shazleen Khan* (I)
Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz and Fahmida Azim (I)
Mega Megha by Fahmida Azim - out 2024
Bangladeshi Adult:
A Golden Age by Tahmima Anam !
The Good Muslim by Tahmima Anam
The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam
In The Light Of What We Know by Zia Haider Rahman
Leave The World Behind by Ruman Alam*
This Way Out by Tufayel Ahmed (Q)
Better Left Unsaid by Tufayel Ahmed (Q)
From Mumbai, With Love by Priyanka Taslim - out 2024 !
Bangladeshi Picture book:
Indian-Bengali YA:
Debating Darcy by Sayantani DasGupta !
“A charming and witty retelling, unlike any other!”
