India witnessed a mammoth democratic exercise as around 90 crore voters voted for the 18th Lok Sabha elections and assembly elections in four states Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Sikkim.
The most significant event in the field of creative publication in Asia, the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, has begun. Chittaranjan Saha initiated this book fair by arranging a few books on a mat in the courtyard of Bangla Academy. Over time, it has evolved into a grand fair on an enormous scale. Today, it has transformed into a comprehensive festival. The Amar Ekushey Book Fair, organized by the Bangla Academy in February every year, has gained prolonged global recognition and is considered a unique and significant event worldwide. Due to the construction of many new buildings and infrastructure within the premises of the Bangla Academy, the surroundings of the book fair had become smaller. Therefore, in accordance with the demand of the fair, since 2014, the fair has been taking place in the spacious Suhrawardy Udyan.
The twelfth National Parliament elections in Bangladesh have gained significance in the international media. Alongside coverage in the country's media, the international media has also disseminated news and analyses of the election. The majority of international news outlets have highlighted Sheikh Hasina's return to power.