The book fair was not just an event for us, it was a reflection of our love for Bangla language and literature.
The plot sheds light on a privileged modern experience where time stands still, stopping the clock as the days and nights roll and go.
In the last few years, there has been a paradigm shift in the traditional book fair culture. The commercialisation and curation of hyper nationalist books have led to the absence of literature and stories of “others”.
With only a few days to go, there’s still a chance to take the younger ones to the book fair and check out the wide range of books available
Most publishing companies in Bangladesh are not big enough for them to have a fully functioning marketing team or a viable marketing strategy.
According to the publishers, the classic horror books are among their best selling novels this year.
For most of the publishers, pavilion planning commenced as early as mid January and the organisers left no stone unturned in terms of planning the layout.
With Ekushey Boi Mela now in full swing, the excitement surrounding the discovery of new releases should be hanging palpably in the air.
Boi Mela is more than a clickable link we see on our phone screens; it is more than the controversies and public debates.
The book fair was not just an event for us, it was a reflection of our love for Bangla language and literature.
The plot sheds light on a privileged modern experience where time stands still, stopping the clock as the days and nights roll and go.
In the last few years, there has been a paradigm shift in the traditional book fair culture. The commercialisation and curation of hyper nationalist books have led to the absence of literature and stories of “others”.
With only a few days to go, there’s still a chance to take the younger ones to the book fair and check out the wide range of books available
Most publishing companies in Bangladesh are not big enough for them to have a fully functioning marketing team or a viable marketing strategy.
According to the publishers, the classic horror books are among their best selling novels this year.
For most of the publishers, pavilion planning commenced as early as mid January and the organisers left no stone unturned in terms of planning the layout.
With Ekushey Boi Mela now in full swing, the excitement surrounding the discovery of new releases should be hanging palpably in the air.
Boi Mela is more than a clickable link we see on our phone screens; it is more than the controversies and public debates.
With rows upon rows of book stalls offering everything from timeless classics to contemporary bestsellers, navigating through this maze of books can be both exhilarating and overwhelming
