Book Fair 2024

Book fair means a display or exhibit of many books by a group of publisher or bookdealers for promoting sales and stimulating interest. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has inaugurated the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair at the Bangla Academy premises .This year Bangla Academy is organizing the world's largest annual book fair on its and Suhrawardy Udyan's premises with the theme "Paro Boi, Garo Desh: Bangabandhur Bangladesh (Read Book, build country: Bangabandhu's Bangladesh) this year.

It will remain open for all from 3pm to 9pm on working days and 11am to 9pm on public holidays with a one-hour break for lunch and prayers. In Total  937 no of stalls have been allocated to 635 organizations in the book fair. The authorities have allotted 173 stalls to 120 organizations on the Bangla Academy ground and 764 stalls to 515 organizations at the Suhrawardy Udyan. A total of 37 pavilions have also been allocated this year. Last year, a total of 901 stalls were allocated in favour of 601 organisations. For children “Shishu Chattar” has also been set up in Sadhu Shanga area beside the Ramna Kali Temple. Book fair promote Bengali books, culture, and heritage to all. There are different kinds of books for all types & all ages people.

All security measures have been taken to ensure foolproof security for the fair with the deployment of a large number of law enforcement personnel including police and RAB. A watch tower and fire tender also were set up to monitor the situation around the fair venue. The fairground and its surrounding areas have been brought under the coverage of CCTV cameras and drone.