Book Fair
Visitors busy taking pictures rather than buying books
Today (Wednesday) is the fourth day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, one of the biggest festivals of the country. Although the number of visitors to the fair has gradually increased, the number of buyers was very low. Most of the stall workers at the book fair have expressed disappointment over the lower sale of books.
Tonk movement leader Kumudini Hajong commemorated at book fair
Kumudini Hajong is a struggling leader of the peasant movement against colonial oppression.
Revolutionary slogans capture attention at book fair
At the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, one of the most striking elements for visitors has been the posters displaying slogans from Bangladesh’s largest-ever mass uprising, which took place in 2024. These posters, featuring revolutionary messages, have been seen at various key locations from Shahbagh intersection to the entrances of Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan.
Living without language limits work diversity
The foundation of Bengali civilization was laid on the self-sacrifice of the martyrs of the 21st of February. Language is what makes a person human—this is a harsh truth. When humans did not have language, there was no distinction between humans and animals. The development of a person's individual life, social life, state life, and national life happens through language. Language is the tool for human survival. The rulers tried to take away this tool, but the language martyrs stood firm. To be truly human, one needs a mother tongue, their own literature, and culture. Patriotism is a kind of emotional attachment to one’s homeland. In simple terms, patriotism means loving one’s birthplace from the depths of one’s heart.
‘Haider was never a follower of hardline ideology’
Haider Akbar Khan Rono was never a follower of hardline ideology. He tried to open the way for discussion by bringing together leftist leaders of different poles. Haider’s role was direct and important in the student movement of 1962, the mass uprising of 1969, the liberation war of 1971 and every subsequent anti-dictatorship movement.
Why a Book Fair poster sparks debate?
A poster featuring the slogan "Inspiration of '52', Motivation for '24" has sparked intense discussion and criticism on the occasion of Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025. The poster was displayed at several locations, including from TSC to Doyel Chattar.
Poet Nirmalendu Goon’s I Love You at book fair
About the novel, Goon wrote on Facebook, "It took me 50 years to write this 174-page novel. It is being published by four publishers at the Ekushey Book Fair."
Poet Helal Hafiz paid tribute at Book Fair
On the second day of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, the late poet of love, rebellion, and humanity, Helal Hafiz, was remembered. On Sunday (February 2), at 4 PM, a discussion on the poet was held at the main stage of the book fair, which began with an introductory musical performance.
What will happen to books on Bangabandhu?
When we think of the two major events that embody the spirit and celebration of the Bengali people, one of them is the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, which runs throughout the month of February at the Bangla Academy and adjacent Suhrawardy Udyan. The other is Pohela Boishakh.
Bengali writers have endured police repression since British rule
Zakir Talukder is one of Bangladesh's leading litterateurs. His notable novels include Pitrigan, Musalmanmongol, Kobi O Kamini, Kursinama, 1992, and many others. He has written around 25 novels and over a hundred short stories. In addition to his fiction, he has authored several essays, including the much-discussed book ‘What Was Karl Marx Like?’. In 2014, he was awarded the Bangla Academy Literary Award, but on January 28, 2024, he announced that he would refuse the award. Known for his outspoken Views on political and social issues in the country, Talukdar is a progressive and science-oriented writer who is also a practicing physician. At the beginning of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025, some controversy arose. He talked to Views Bangladesh about the Book Fair and the current situation in the country. The interview was conducted by the writer Kamrul Ahsan.
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