Controversy Over pavilion cancellations, stall allocation
It is reported that the Bangla Academy has allocated stalls to 86 new publishing houses without verification, excluding many regular participants.
Shahadat Hossen Towhid
Editorial Assistant
Shahadat Hossen Towhid: Editorial Assistant
Book fair faces uprising aftermath, chaos feared
The year 2024 passed through political instability and anxiety. In July-August, the largest mass uprising in Bangladesh's history took place, leading to the fall of the long-standing autocracy, corruption, and the criminalization of the Awami League. The impact of the uprising was felt not only in politics, economy, business, and sports but also in art, literature, and culture. Cultural and intellectual institutions, including the Shilpakala Academy, Bangla Academy, and the International Mother Language Institute, also experienced the widespread effect of the popular uprising.