The Speaking Page 3 Featured in Prothom Alo Following Literary Discussion on Appetite

Prothom Alo has published a news report on the third session of The Speaking Page, the Book Talk Series organized by the Department of English, Green University of Bangladesh (GUB). The media coverage highlights the Department’s continued efforts to promote literary appreciation, critical thinking, and meaningful academic dialogue.

Held on 10 October 2026, the session, titled “Feeding the Ambition: Dissecting Appetite by P. Paramita,” brought together faculty members and students for a critical discussion of the novel.

Dr. Md. Elham Hossain, Associate Professor, Department of English and Director of GCiA, served as the Speaker, offering insightful reflections on the novel. Ms. Ayesha Kabir, Head of English Web, Prothom Alo, joined as the Discussant, enriching the conversation through her perceptive comments and thoughtful engagement with the work.

The session was graced by Prof. Dr. M. Shahidullah, Professor, Department of English and Dean, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, GUB, as the Special Guest. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of literary and critical engagement and the value of creating opportunities for meaningful academi

c conversations around literature.

The session was chaired by Associate Professor Dr. Md. Shamim Mondol, Chairperson, Department of English, GUB, who highlighted the strengths of the novel. His critical observations added another dimension to the discussion and further enriched the literary exchange.

The coverage in Prothom Alo reflects the Department’s commitment to creating spaces where literary works can be explored through critical inquiry, diverse perspectives, and meaningful dialogue. Through The Speaking Page, the Department continues to encourage students and faculty members to engage thoughtfully with literature and its wider intellectual and cultural significance.

Read the published report in Prothom Alo: CLICK HERE