Boi Mela 2025

Can our month-long book fair survive the test of time?

The book fair was not just an event for us, it was a reflection of our love for Bangla language and literature.

BOI MELA 2025 / Finding Obayed Haque: A contemporary writer who lives in his words

If you pick up an Obayed Haque novel, you won’t find an author’s photo, a detailed biography, or even a note about his life.

BOI MELA 2025 / 5 books to look out for at this year’s Boi Mela

Whether you’re searching for contemporary works by emerging writers or timeless classics from renowned authors, this list highlights must-read books that deserve your attention during your visit.

BOI MELA 2025 / Silent verses on a bed of arrows

“‘Shoroshojya’ is more than just a book. It’s the war we’ve fought, the emotions we’ve felt, and it is the story of a person who fought for his life”

Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship

A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.

NEWS REPORT / Sabyasachi Prokashoni swarmed by protesters at Ekushey Boi Mela; Mahfuj issues warning

The stall was forced to shut down in front of the crowd. No news of harm or injury has been reported yet

March 31, 2025
March 31, 2025

Can our month-long book fair survive the test of time?

The book fair was not just an event for us, it was a reflection of our love for Bangla language and literature.

February 22, 2025
February 22, 2025

Finding Obayed Haque: A contemporary writer who lives in his words

If you pick up an Obayed Haque novel, you won’t find an author’s photo, a detailed biography, or even a note about his life.

February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025

5 books to look out for at this year’s Boi Mela

Whether you’re searching for contemporary works by emerging writers or timeless classics from renowned authors, this list highlights must-read books that deserve your attention during your visit.

February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025

Silent verses on a bed of arrows

“‘Shoroshojya’ is more than just a book. It’s the war we’ve fought, the emotions we’ve felt, and it is the story of a person who fought for his life”

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship

A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.

February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025

Sabyasachi Prokashoni swarmed by protesters at Ekushey Boi Mela; Mahfuj issues warning

The stall was forced to shut down in front of the crowd. No news of harm or injury has been reported yet