Dhaka, Jan. 31 -- Despite the rapid digitalisation of reading materials, paperback books remain the preferred choice among readers in Bangladesh, as research, surveys, and reports consistently indicate that physical books offer a more comfortable and distraction-free reading experience compared to digital alternatives.

While digital reading formats, particularly e-books, have gained some traction, younger generations continue to struggle with distractions from social media and a preference for quick, superficial information consumption rather than in-depth reading.

This trend is having a significant impact on reading culture in the country.

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