Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- The Neilson Hays Library in Bangkok was abuzz with intellectual energy last night as literature enthusiasts gathered for the "Authors' Talk: English Writings from a Living Delta". The event, presented by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Bangkok, featured Bangladeshi authors Saad Z. Hossain and M.K. Aaref in a lively discussion moderated by writer-producer Su Ching Teh.

The evening offered a deep dive into contemporary Bangladeshi literature in the English language.

The library welcomed a diverse audience, some of whom embraced the suggested dress code of yellow or floral attire to mark the arrival of spring in Bangladesh.

Saad Z. Hossain, a Dhaka-based author acclaimed for his works blending mythology, dystopian science f...