Bangladesh officials delayed the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 after the Ministry of Home Affairs requested the postponement. The literary event had been scheduled to begin this December rather than its traditional February opening. Parliamentary elections prompted authorities to reschedule the annual celebration. Bangla Academy will announce replacement dates after consulting with publishers and related groups.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reached this decision during a September 21 meeting and relayed the directive through the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Director General Prof Mohammad Azam stated elections must conclude before the fair proceeds. The academy had previously moved the event from February to December 17 based on publisher recommendations. The book festival was planned to continue through January 17.
The Ministry of Home Affairs reached this decision during a September 21 meeting and relayed the directive through the Ministry of Cultural Affairs. Director General Prof Mohammad Azam stated elections must conclude before the fair proceeds. The academy had previously moved the event from February to December 17 based on publisher recommendations. The book festival was planned to continue through January 17.
