Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 in Ekushey Boi Mela grounds at Suhrawardy Udyan, Bangla Academy grounds, opens on February 20 and continues with 1,500+ stalls of new publications, poetry recitals, and cultural events until March 3. On 24-25 October, organized by Bangali Academy, 2M+ visitors are reading Bengali literature at the booths of publishers such as Anupam, Pathak Shamabesh -titles on history, romance, sci-fi predominate. Awardees of Ekushey Padak release memoirs; Jatra performance, folk music nightly attracts families. Free access, book discount 20-50; there are food stalls of fuchka, chotpoti in the atmosphere of bookishness – the best literary escape of Dhaka traffic in memory of 1952 shaheeds.
Key Publishers Spotlight
Pathak Shamabesh humanities heavyweight: Anupam Prakashan heads fiction bestsellers. Among Dhaka students, poetry collections of UPL and Sheba Prokashoni children’s books are going around.
Cultural Programs Schedule
Daily 4-9 PM: Poetry readings by young authors, Ekushey Padak launches. Nightly Jatra, Rabindra Sangeet at open-air stage—martyr tributes Feb 21 peak.
Visitor Practicalities
Rain-proof tents; parking Shahbagh; book bags Tk50. Peak weekends; early mornings are quieter. The Metro rail stops nearby.
FAQs
- Ekushey Boi Mela 2026 dates?
Feb 20-March 3 at Suhrawardy Udyan/Bangla Academy. Free entry daily 10am-9pm. - Top publishers to visit?
Anupam fiction, Pathak Shamabesh non-fiction, UPL poetry—20-50% discounts. - Cultural events highlights?
Poetry recitals, Jatra plays, Rabindra music nightly. Padak launches most awaited. - Best time to avoid crowds?
Weekdays mornings 10am-2pm; weekends evenings peak 2M visitors. - Food at book fair?
Fuchka, chotpoti stalls; bring water. No outside food policy strict.
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