For the first time, Bangladesh goes missing from Kolkata book fair
1 month, 3 weeks ago

For the first time, Bangladesh goes missing from Kolkata book fair

New Indian Express  

KOLKATA: For the first time in 28 years, Bangladesh has not been included as a participating country in the Kolkata International Book Fair, which West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated on Tuesday. Bangladesh had been a consistent participant since the fair's inception, with notable appearances including 1999, when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina attended as the country was the fair's theme. Despite changes in governance between 2001 and 2008, when Bangladesh was under the rule of Khaleda Zia’s Bangladesh Nationalist Party and later military control, the country's participation remained uninterrupted. Tridib Chatterjee, President of the Publishers and Booksellers Guild, explained that the Guild had not received any official directive from the Indian government regarding Bangladesh’s participation.

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48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off without Bangladeshi participation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicks off without Bangladeshi participation

The Hindu  

The 48th International Kolkata Book Fair kicked off on Tuesday with a record 1,000-odd book, magazine and cultural stalls, but without the participation of Bangladesh. And on March 5, 1976, the first-ever Kolkata Book Fair kicked off with just 52 book stalls,” Mr. Chatterjee said. “The book fair is our pride… Last year the International Kolkata Book Fair amassed ₹30 …

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild
3 months ago

No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, The Publishers and Booksellers Guild, organiser of the International Kolkata Book Fair, on Monday said it is yet to receive any communication from the Centre over the participation of Bangladesh in the 48th edition of the fair next year. No missive from Centre on participation of B’desh in Kolkata Book Fair: Guild If any favourable response comes from the …

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser
4 months ago

No decision yet on Bangladesh's participation in next Kolkata Book Fair: Organiser

Hindustan Times  

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Book lovers in Kolkata spend 21 crore at International Book Fair
6 years, 1 month ago

Book lovers in Kolkata spend 21 crore at International Book Fair

India Today  

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Spotlight on Britain at 39th Kolkata book fair
10 years, 3 months ago

Spotlight on Britain at 39th Kolkata book fair

India TV News  

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