Ekushey Book Fair
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Ekushey Book Fair is the main book fair of Bangladesh occurring in February dedicated for martyrs of 21st February of 1952 for Bangla language as the state language of former United Pakistan.
In Bangla, the name of the fair is Omor Ekushey Grontho Mela.
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[edit] History
Muktodhara Publishing house started a little sell in front of Bangla Academy in the 21st February, the Shaheed Day, later International Mother Language Day. Later, other book publishers joined there unofficially. Gradually it became official and the most popular book fair of Bangladesh. Organizing this fair took a long time.
[edit] Importance
50% books are sold during this time, only in this month. 90% books published. It is the cultural reunion of Bangladesh where nearly every writing-related person comes. For Cheap rate, 20% discount (now 30%), readers rush there.
[edit] Structure
Usually, the fair continues from 1st February to 28th. It is limited only in Bangla Academy's boundary. The Ministry of Culture is in control of the fair while the Academy helps. Usually the Prime Minister starts the fair. Around 400 publishing house takes part. Only the Bangladeshi booksellers can join who have at least 25 books of their own. There is Nazrul Manch, a corner dedicated to poet Qazi Nazrul Islam; a fixed place for month-long cultural meetings, a Lekhok Kunjo, place for writers and a media center. Now a days, it became harder to accommodate. Template:Bangladesh-Book Fair
