Dhaka, March 3 -- About 27.65 percent (13 crore) increase in sales was observed at the month-long Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2024 compared to the previous year, as this year's event attracted book enthusiasts from the onset.

The book fair, organized by Bangla Academy, witnessed sales exceeding Tk 60 crore this year, a significant rise from Tk 47 crore last year and Tk 52 crore in 2022. This surge in sales provided publishers with a much-needed respite from the reduced buyer numbers seen during the Covid and pre-Covid periods.

Bangla Academy itself reported book sales amounting to Tk 1.36 crore over 30 days from its four pavilions, slightly up from Tk 1.33 crore in 2022 and Tk 1.35 crore previously.

The 31-day-long book fair concluded on Su...