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7 January to 6 February 2027
Amar Ekushey Book Fair in Dhaka
The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is Bangladesh’s great book fair, held in memory of the 1952 Language Movement. Hundreds of publishers set up stalls at Bangla Academy and in Suhrawardy Udyan, and for a month the grounds are busy with readers, writers and families from afternoon to night.
Updated 21 October 2026.
Dates and hours
On 18 October 2026 Bangla Academy announced that the 2027 fair will run from 7 January to 6 February 2027, earlier than the usual February, to avoid Ramadan. Some activities may continue on the grounds until 21 February.
| 2026 edition | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 26 February to 15 March 2026 |
| Weekdays | 2pm to 9pm (last entry 8:30pm) |
| Holidays | 11am to 9pm |
| Publishers | 549 |
The 2027 hours have not been announced yet.
What happens
- Stalls of new books, mostly in Bangla, with a growing number of translations and English titles.
- Seminars and cultural shows on the main stage in the afternoons.
- A children’s corner on Fridays and Saturdays and a little magazine corner.
Tips for visiting
- Carry cash and a small bag: there are security gates.
- Look for Bangla Academy’s own publications and the translation stalls.
- No smoking and no polythene on the grounds.
- Combine it with Shakrain on 14 January 2027 and the Shaheed Minar nearby.
Visiting with us
A guide can take you round the fair, find English books and translations, and explain the story of Ekushey. Plan your trip.
Book Fair FAQs
When is the Ekushey Book Fair 2027?
From 7 January to 6 February 2027, according to Bangla Academy.
Is entry free?
Entry has traditionally been free; you only pay for the books you buy.
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