Bangladesh police have attempted to ban "blasphemous books" from the country's largest book fair angering writers, publishers and church officials, who see it as restricting freedom of expression and ...

A leading Bangladeshi publisher known for its works by dissident writers said Thursday it had been banned from the country's leading book fair, in the latest government clampdown on its critics. The ...

The International Publishers Association said that book fairs should be a place of intellectual curiosity and the opportunity to exchange ideas. This statement was originally published on ...

The fate of the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 remains undecided as the Bangla Academy awaits clarity on the national election schedule. Traditionally held throughout February to commemorate the Language ...

Book publishers from Bangladesh face uncertainty over participation in the 49th Kolkata International Book Fair in 2026 due to the absence of clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs.