Nilkhet book market is the oldest and largest book market in the capital located near Dhaka University. Whether you are in college or university Nilkhet book market is the solution for all of your academic book needs. Not only academic books, here you will find a massive collection of all kinds of books around the world. From fiction to medical books, university preparation books to BCS books, local authors’ books to internationally published books, you can find every kind of book at a very low price. Besides almost 2500 bookstalls, you can get low-priced printing, stationery, and educational materials in the Nilkhet Book Market.
The empyrean place for book lovers, Nilkhet Book Market remains closed on Tuesdays. On weekdays, Nilkhet opens at 10 am and closes at 7 pm.মঙ্গলবারে নীলক্ষেতের সব দোকান বন্ধ থাকে।
Facts about Nilkhet Book Market:
| Name | Nilkhet Book Market |
| Established | 1979 |
| Location | Near Dhaka University, BUET, and Dhaka Medical |
| Main product | BooksPrinting and photocopying shopsEducation materials |
| Estimated stalls | 2500 |
| Weekly off-day | Tuesday |
| Address | 1 Mirpur Rd, Dhaka 1205 |
| Contact Number | 01971-899297 |
Weekly Schedule of Nilkhet Book Market:
If you are a college or university student or a book lover, the Nilkhet book market is a must-visit place for you. You can choose your preferred book from an ample number of books there at a very reasonable price. Besides books in Nilkhet, you will find everything that you need as a student.
Nilkhet market is Weekly close on Tuesday. Nilkhet and the surrounding area get closed on Tuesday. On other days such as Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, The Nilkhet market is open. For your convenience, here is the weekly schedule of Nilkhet Market.
| Day | Opening time | Closing time |
| Sunday | 10 am | 7 pm |
| Monday | 10 am | 7 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10 am | 7 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am | 7 pm |
| Friday | 10 am | 7 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am | 7 pm |
Nilkhet also remains closed on national holidays like International Mother language Day (21st February), Independence Day (26th March), Victory Day (16th December) and National Mourning Day (15th August).
Nilkhet Tragedy:
On 22nd February of 2022, a massive fire broke at the southern part of Nilkhet Book Market and then spread to the centre of the market. It took two hours long efforts of 10 firefighting units to bring the fire under control. Though no one was seriously injured during the tragedy, It caused a large amount of loss to the shop owners.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Is Nilkhet open on Fridays?
Yes, Nilkhet Book Market is open on Friday. The weekly off-day of Nilkhet is Tuesday.
Can I get old original books on Nilkhet?
You can get all kinds of old, new, copied, photocopied, and original books on Nilkhet Book Market.
