Malda's College Street: Bargain Books Delight Students & Readers

• Malda now features a vibrant book market, dubbed its own "College Street," offering new and old books.
• Located near the Malda District Administrative Building, it houses about 20 shops operating year-round.
• Books for school, college, university, and competitive exams are available at significant discounts (50-60% off old books).
• Booksellers like Naim Sheikh report high demand, especially during the admission season.
• Students, including Soumik Bose, benefit greatly from the availability of affordable educational materials.

Why It Matters: Malda's new book market provides affordable educational books for all, mirroring Kolkata's College Street.