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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.
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."
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.
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.
Ensure timely book festival
The festival of receiving free books is the best gift for young students at the start of the English New Year. The joy of getting new books in a new grade is unparalleled. The scent of new books stirs students’ hearts like the fragrance of flowers. Moreover, this festival embodies universality, as everyone, rich or poor, receives these books at the beginning of the English New Year. However, doubts and concerns have arisen about whether this universal book festival will take place on January 1.
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