June 12, 2026
Publishers say this year's slump is even worse than the record lows seen during COVID-19 pandemic
The fair features 81 stalls within the Bangla Academy compound and 468 in the Suhrawardy Udyan section
They urge the government to increase its book procurement budget
Citizens join leaders in commemorating 1952 sacrifices for Bangla during early-hour ceremony
11-party alliance MPs will accompany him, a media release says
Shifting from the white, black, and red hues of last year’s July Uprising theme, the decorations have returned to a more vibrant and traditional colour palette
The publishers, however, are willing to risk storms and rain if the fair takes place after Eid-ul-Fitr
The foreign ministry hosts a vibrant cultural event with performances in multiple languages