Lending

In our library you will find books, magazines, films, music, apps and games in German. Our translated titles also offer non-German readers the opportunity to find out about literature, culture, society, politics and current affairs in Germany. Another focus is our collection of German as a foreign language.

Library Dhaka © Goethe-Institut

The library is open to the general public. Use of Reference materials is free of cost. To borrow books and other materials, you need a valid library card. To obtain a membership, please fill in an application form and present one proof of address (copy of your passport, National identity card, etc.).

Fees

Library card is available for the following fees:
  • Use of books and Media in the library: Free
  • Membership with right to borrow: BTD 1.000 per year
  • Membership with right to borrow: BTD 800 per half-year
  • Special membership with right to borrow: Free per quarter
Enjoy the free membership until December 31, 2024.  

Loan periods

  • Books: 3 weeks
  • Language books, DVDs: 2 weeks

Renewals

The loan period may be extended twice, provided other library users have not reserved the materials. We regret that loans for DVDs, and language books cannot be renewed. For renewals, please write
to library-dhaka@goethe.de

BibToGo

BibToGo

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app.

BibToGo is the Goethe-Institut library app. It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

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It is also your personal library account. It gives you access to our media and services whenever you need them.

Learn more

Opening Hours

Sunday to Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm with self-check-in/out.
Library tours are possible by arrangement.

If you have any questions, please send us an email.

Contact

Information service

Do you have general questions or questions about Germany?
Our information service team will be glad to provide personal assistance with your query by telephone, fax or e-mail:

Phone:  +880 1741 902943
Fax: +880 2 8110712
info-dhaka@goethe.de

 

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