Ekushe Boi Mela

A vision for a child-friendly book fair

Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025, 07:00 AM

5 mystery thriller books to look out for at and after Boi Mela

Sanjana has killed her husband. She had not meant to kill him, but the odds never seem to be in her favour. Desperately trying to grasp the reality of her situation, she flees the crime scene, leaving her family, friends and life behind.
28 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Top 6 inspirational books at Ekushey Boi Mela 2023

Let’s take a look at the top 6 inspirational books at this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela.
19 February 2023, 13:09 PM

Choose books, not bans

Even if one does find the content of a certain book or the opinions of its author to be agreeable, it is unfortunate for that book to be altogether banned from having a place at the book fair.
3 February 2023, 18:00 PM

First impressions of the “Source?” manga magazine

The first issue of Source? released on February 1 following a pre-order campaign. The 300-page-long magazine, which can be bought online and currently at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela,
2 February 2023, 16:10 PM

Boi Mela is bringing kids to books. We can take this further.

“During school holidays, my coaching centre is closed. I encourage students to read books, play or do things they really enjoy.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM

Humayun Ahmed

Ekushe Boi Mela has just started, meaning wonderful news for all the booklovers amongst us. There will, as always, be fantastic selection of books and novels by brilliant writers of the country. However, it is safe to assume that the best seller will be Humayun Ahmed once again. It's no wonder why, as he was a fantastic storyteller, writer and visionary. We hope however that this year, a new writer manages to pick up the mantle left behind by the legend and take his place as the bestseller for this year's Boi Mela.
7 February 2015, 10:15 AM