Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Writers denounce manuscripts check as 'Police Intervention'
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2025 begins today, on Saturday, February 1, at the Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka. The main theme of this year’s book fair is "July Mass Uprising: Building a New Bangladesh."
Igniting free thought at Amar Ekushey Book Fair
The realization that Bengali Muslim society has long lagged in the fields of education, art, literature, culture, and the practice of free thought was first profoundly recognized by the writers of the Shikha community. In response, they initiated the "Liberation of the Mind" movement in the mid-1930s. Under the banner of the 'Muslim Literary Society,' intellectuals such as Abul Husain, Kazi Abdul Wadud, Kazi Motahar Hossain, Motahar Hossain Chowdhury, Kazi Anowarul Kadir, Abdul Kadir, and Abul Fazal took an active role in this movement. Their guiding mantra was, "Where knowledge is limited, intellect is stifled, liberation is impossible."
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