Book Fair
Safak Hossain honored as cover artist of 100 books
Safak Hossain has been honored today as the cover artist of the 100th book at the Ekushey Book Fair as this event came to an end.
Publishers express "utter disappointment" over book sales at fair
Publishers had high hopes for the final day of the book fair, especially since it coincided with Friday, a weekly holiday. They expected large crowds of visitors and a surge in book sales. However, the turnout was relatively low, leaving most publishers deeply disappointed with their sales. Although the number of visitors increased slightly in the evening, sales remained poor.
Lack of good translation destroying Bangla poetry's potential
Eminent young poet and fiction writer Rassel Raihan's book of poems 'Mukabhinetar Diary' has been published at this year's book fair. He believes that Bengali poetry can stand apart beside many of the world's best poetry; but all possibilities are being destroyed due to the messy and irrational rivalries between the writers and lack of good translation. Mahfuz Sardar spoke to him on behalf of the Views Bangladesh.
Rangabali: Swarnaprabha's play at the book fair
Farzana Naz Swarnaprabha has secured first place in her undergraduate (honors) and postgraduate examinations in drama and dramaturgy from Jahangirnagar University. She is currently working as an assistant professor in the Department of Theater and Performance Studies at Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University. Her first book 'Rangabali' has been published at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair. It is an original play. When asked about her feelings about publishing her first book, she said, "I come to the book fair every time. This year's book fair is a little different. I am debuting as a first author. I am getting to know many readers and writers. It feels good."
Russell Ashequi’s epic series Dehobati at Book Fair
At the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, poet Russell Ashequi's epic series Dehobati has been published. This book marks the fifth installment of Ashequi's epic saga. The 64-page poetry book is divided into 16 chapters. The collection explores new words, metaphors, metaphysics, and spiritual and cosmic thoughts, presenting a mine of string waves, an awakening of an inner planet called 'human,' and a linguistic landscape written in blood leading to the realm of inner art. As soon as it was released, the book created a significant buzz among poets and poetry lovers. The first print run is nearly sold out. The epic series is published by Shantir Probesh, with the cover designed by Mostafiz Karigar. Distributor: Pankouri Publications. Stall number: 116. Price: 250 Taka.
Amin Al Rasheed’s book on Parliamentary Debates in Bangladesh
The book discusses key issues such as Bengali nationalism, Article 70 of the Constitution, limit on individual property ownership, the state of emergency, BAKSAL, state religion, parliamentary governance, the caretaker government, the fifteenth amendment, the Ombudsman system, and other crucial parliamentary debates.
Sans personal reflection, creativity can't develop
Soumya Salek: Bingsho Ekobingsho is a collection of twenty-one essays. It discusses the intellectual, literary, cultural, and political trends of the twentieth century, as well as the rapid pace of life in the twenty-first century due to the expansion of communication technology. The book also sheds light on the repercussions of technological advancements on human life. My message to readers is that the joy of immersing oneself in poetry and art cannot always be verbally expressed. Through this collection, I have tried to present such reflections in an open literary form. If my analysis of artistic sensibilities, intellectual pursuits, era-specific trends, and humanitarian concerns resonates with even a few like-minded, sensitive individuals, I will feel that my efforts have been worthwhile.
Why comic books picking up steam
Comic books are rapidly gaining popularity alongside books featuring mystery, thrill, and horror stories among children and teenagers. One of the main attractions of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair is its comic book collection.
Anif Rubed's book 'Je Jiber Hat Nei Paa Nei Purotai Pet’ now at Book Fair
Anif Rubeda, known for his unique style of writing, is a poet, novelist, and short story writer. This year, at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, Rubeda’s latest poetry collection, "Je Jiber Hat Nei Paa Nei Purotai Pet (The Creature Without Hands or Legs, Only a Stomach)" is available.
True writers break free from specific formats
In this year’s book fair, poet and fiction writer Jabbar Al Nayeem’s poetry collection "Atmar Awaz" has been published. In a conversation with him, we discussed the July Uprising, the ongoing politics of the country, and his literary thoughts. The interview was conducted by Mahfuz Sardar on behalf of Views Bangladesh.
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