Boi Mela

A festive Friday thanks to Gulshan Society Book Fair

Organised by Shayaan Seraj, the Convener of Gulshan Society, the fair includes book stalls by The University Press Limited (UPL), Bookworm Bangladesh, Baatighar, Prothoma, Nymphea Publications, among others. 

Pandit Boi Mela enriches the Brahmaputra river bank

"It is not just a book fair; it is a gathering of the people of this region."

5 children’s books to find at Boi Mela this year

As a pioneer, the publishing house has ensured that the quality of their books is unparalleled; I was amazed by the colourful animations at this year’s Boi Mela.

A guide to surviving Boi Mela in a saree

Hopefully more saree enthusiasts can enjoy their first trip to Ekushey Boi Mela.

5 mystery thriller books to look out for at Boi Mela

Police officer Mirza Sharaf is hardly convinced of the evidence found and the discovery of the victim's journal leads to a series of unnerving revelations

Ekushey Boi Mela decor: A blend of old with the new

Be it the use of vibrant shades, taking inspiration from rickshaw art, or relying on the simplicity of monotone, the stalls this year feature a variety of artistic styles and innovative concepts.

Five decades of Boi Mela: What has changed?

There have been many prominent changes, but it does not come without growing concerns over the quality of books presented at the Boi Mela.

New books to buy at Boi Mela this week

Essays, historical fiction, science fiction, and travelogues.

Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’

“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."

March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023

A festive Friday thanks to Gulshan Society Book Fair

Organised by Shayaan Seraj, the Convener of Gulshan Society, the fair includes book stalls by The University Press Limited (UPL), Bookworm Bangladesh, Baatighar, Prothoma, Nymphea Publications, among others. 

March 2, 2023
March 2, 2023

Pandit Boi Mela enriches the Brahmaputra river bank

"It is not just a book fair; it is a gathering of the people of this region."

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

5 children’s books to find at Boi Mela this year

As a pioneer, the publishing house has ensured that the quality of their books is unparalleled; I was amazed by the colourful animations at this year’s Boi Mela.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

A guide to surviving Boi Mela in a saree

Hopefully more saree enthusiasts can enjoy their first trip to Ekushey Boi Mela.

February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023

5 mystery thriller books to look out for at Boi Mela

Police officer Mirza Sharaf is hardly convinced of the evidence found and the discovery of the victim's journal leads to a series of unnerving revelations

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Ekushey Boi Mela decor: A blend of old with the new

Be it the use of vibrant shades, taking inspiration from rickshaw art, or relying on the simplicity of monotone, the stalls this year feature a variety of artistic styles and innovative concepts.

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

Five decades of Boi Mela: What has changed?

There have been many prominent changes, but it does not come without growing concerns over the quality of books presented at the Boi Mela.

February 17, 2023
February 17, 2023

New books to buy at Boi Mela this week

Essays, historical fiction, science fiction, and travelogues.

February 15, 2023
February 15, 2023

Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’

“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."

February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Boi Mela books for your Valentine

With Valentine’s day falling at the same time as Boi Mela, what could be a better gift than books?