Dhaka, Oct. 31 -- The Ekushey Book Fair Songramme Committee has called on the government to officially confirm by 4 November that the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 will be held in February, maintaining the nation's cherished cultural tradition.
At a press conference held at the Jatiya Press Club on Thursday (30 October), the committee leaders warned that writers, publishers, readers, and cultural activists would launch broader movements if the government failed to uphold the fair's long-standing schedule.
Reading out a written statement on behalf of the committee, Executive Member Shah Alamb said the book fair represents the "emotions and aspirations of a freedom-loving nation," and any attempt to delay it would be "a betrayal of the spirit...