In the last few years, there has been a paradigm shift in the traditional book fair culture. The commercialisation and curation of hyper nationalist books have led to the absence of literature and stories of “others”.
According to the publishers, the classic horror books are among their best selling novels this year.
Boi Mela is more than a clickable link we see on our phone screens; it is more than the controversies and public debates.
Most of the students from Dhaka University did not know about the fair and simply happened to pass by.
Star Literature will be hosting a short story reading session moderated by Sarah Anjum Bari, the Books and Literary Editor of The Daily Star, on Friday at 4PM.
"It is not just a book fair; it is a gathering of the people of this region."
In addition to all the cognitive benefits associated with reading, reading in your first language has plenty of other benefits, including knowing about your country and countrymen in the language of the land.
Let’s take a look at the top 6 inspirational books at this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela.
"I don’t believe that we will get redress from the government in this matter. The only way out is a total reform of the state": Altaf Parvez, writer and researcher.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday reiterated her call for extensive and quality translation of classical and popular books of Bengali literature into other languages to reach out to world readers.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asks the authorities concerned for the translation of classical and well-selected Bangla works into different international languages to introduce the world readers with the ocean of Bangla literature.
Every year, workers at printing press and binding houses spend sleepless nights to prepare for the fair.
The much-awaited month-long book fair "Amar Ekushey Granthamela-2016” begins today at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.
Law enforcers will provide “special security” to writers, bloggers and visitors at the Ekushey Book Fair if they ask for it, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police says.
Considering security a major issue, Bangla Academy has taken all-out measures to prevent any untoward incident during the month-long Amar Ekushey Boi Mela beginning tomorrow.
The chief justice's remark that the country's executive branch wants to take away all power from the judiciary has left senior jurists pondering what they should do now.
Nilkhet Book Market, consisting of nearly 400 book stalls, is a trustworthy friend for the bookworms, searching for any kinds of book.
Widow of a blogger who was hacked to death in Bangladesh says she will continue to speak out on the causes of secularism and science
A five-day book fair at Gafargoan Upazila Parishad premises of Mymensingh concluded today.
