Literature can leave a lifetime impact on our minds. It helps us understand ourselves and the world around us, and it transcends boundaries through translation. This year’s Ekushey book fair saw a large number of translated versions of world literature by prominent authors.
From the information centre, the announcer said Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay’s “Adarsha Hindu Hotel”, has been published by Abosor Prokashoni. Even after 73 years of his death, Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay’s book is being published. This goes to show that no matter what, classic literature books are always in demand.
The fourth day of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela was infused with great smell and music. Added on top of that was the sound of flipping the pages of the new books that came to the fair, bringing their own music.
Boi Mela is an open invitation to all. It’s not just a mere book fair, rather it’s a cultural phenomenon where people of all ages spend the day with their loved ones, hopping from one book stall to another.