amar ekushe boi mela

Five decades of Boi Mela: What has changed?

There have been many prominent changes, but it does not come without growing concerns over the quality of books presented at the Boi Mela.

Sheikh Russell Shishu Chattar: Children’s zone at the Boi Mela

The Sheikh Russell Shishu Chattar is located at the Suhrawardy Udyan portion of the Ekushey Boi Mela; around 111 stalls of 71 publications have been set up in the dedicated area. The zone has been colourfully decorated to make things attractive for children.

FEATURE / Censorship in Boi Mela: A cause for concern?

Bangladesh needs to formulate a national book policy, as well as a comprehensive bibliography policy, alongside guidelines for the rights of authors and publishers, for contracts, and higher standards for editing and translating. 

Boi Mela is bringing kids to books. We can take this further.

“During school holidays, my coaching centre is closed. I encourage students to read books, play or do things they really enjoy.

Boi Mela weekend updates

The Ekushey Boi Mela, which was inaugurated on February 15, witnessed good footfall over the weekend, which led to crowd gatherings near popular pavilions. 

THE BOOK REPORT / Unique stall decor at the Ekushey Boi Mela

This year, while strolling across the Ekushey Boi Mela, I came across a variety of styles in stall decor.

Opinion / Boi Mela begins. Are publishers prepared?

First, the government authorities are always behind in planning and leave things for the last minute to reach concrete decisions, and often, these decisions don’t take into consideration pragmatic solutions that are sustainable and maintainable in the long term.

Gyankosh Prokashoni to publish book about the stock market

Gyankosh Prokashoni has announced the publication of a book on the stock market at the upcoming Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2022. 

Ekushey Boi Mela plans for 2022

After the low turnout at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela this year, the Academic and Creative Publishers Association of Bangladesh hosted a discussion seminar on November 16, with notable authors, publishers, and media personalities as special guests, in order to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees in the coming year.

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

Five decades of Boi Mela: What has changed?

There have been many prominent changes, but it does not come without growing concerns over the quality of books presented at the Boi Mela.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Sheikh Russell Shishu Chattar: Children’s zone at the Boi Mela

The Sheikh Russell Shishu Chattar is located at the Suhrawardy Udyan portion of the Ekushey Boi Mela; around 111 stalls of 71 publications have been set up in the dedicated area. The zone has been colourfully decorated to make things attractive for children.

January 26, 2023
January 26, 2023

Censorship in Boi Mela: A cause for concern?

Bangladesh needs to formulate a national book policy, as well as a comprehensive bibliography policy, alongside guidelines for the rights of authors and publishers, for contracts, and higher standards for editing and translating. 

March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022

Boi Mela is bringing kids to books. We can take this further.

“During school holidays, my coaching centre is closed. I encourage students to read books, play or do things they really enjoy.

February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022

Boi Mela weekend updates

The Ekushey Boi Mela, which was inaugurated on February 15, witnessed good footfall over the weekend, which led to crowd gatherings near popular pavilions. 

February 24, 2022
February 24, 2022

Unique stall decor at the Ekushey Boi Mela

This year, while strolling across the Ekushey Boi Mela, I came across a variety of styles in stall decor.

February 17, 2022
February 17, 2022

Boi Mela begins. Are publishers prepared?

First, the government authorities are always behind in planning and leave things for the last minute to reach concrete decisions, and often, these decisions don’t take into consideration pragmatic solutions that are sustainable and maintainable in the long term.

December 25, 2021
December 25, 2021

Gyankosh Prokashoni to publish book about the stock market

Gyankosh Prokashoni has announced the publication of a book on the stock market at the upcoming Amar Ekushey Boi Mela 2022. 

November 18, 2021
November 18, 2021

Ekushey Boi Mela plans for 2022

After the low turnout at Amar Ekushey Boi Mela this year, the Academic and Creative Publishers Association of Bangladesh hosted a discussion seminar on November 16, with notable authors, publishers, and media personalities as special guests, in order to ensure a smooth experience for all attendees in the coming year.

February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016

Special security for writers, bloggers

The much-awaited month-long book fair "Amar Ekushey Granthamela-2016” begins today at Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital.