Reportedly citing some books that contain dissenting opinions and comments, Bangla Academy is yet to give a stall to Adarsha in this year's Boimela. Writers, journalists, artists and activists see it as a great infringement of rights to freedom of expression. Adarsha owner Mahabub Rahman, activist Baki Billah, journalist Bithy Shoptorshi and artist Arup Rahee have spoken to The Daily Star Opinion about this.

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Why I disagree with ‘Bangaleer Mediocrityr Shondhane’, the book that got Adarsha banned from Boi Mela