Ekushey Book Fair 2027
Dhaka, Bangladesh · TBA typical Feb (Bangla Academy Dhaka; confirm banglaacademy.org.bd) · T1 Major
The Ekushey Book Fair, officially called the Amar Ekushey Book Fair, is the largest book fair in Bangladesh. Organized annually in February by Bangla Academy in Dhaka, the month-long event is free to all. In 2024, the fair attracted six million visitors and generated a record ৳600 million (US$4.9 million) in book sales.
- Language
- Bengali
- Genres
- general lit
- Format
- in-person
- Founded
- 1972
- Next edition
- TBA typical Feb (Bangla Academy Dhaka; confirm banglaacademy.org.bd)
- Author participation
- Publisher stalls; public month-long fair
- Language notes
- Listed working language: Bengali
- Genre notes
- Primary focus: general lit