In preparation for this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela, authors are gathering during the February Book Fair. Some well-known people are also involved in the annual ritual of publishing and publicising new books. Actor Abul Hayat, a winner of the Ekushey Padak, has been releasing new novels at the fair every year since 1991. The acclaimed actor will release his second short story collection, “Ranjit Godhuli,” this year. Priyo Bangla Productions, the imprint where the book will appear, will be responsible for its release.
Tauquir Ahmed, a National Award-winning actor and director, has published his poetry and plays for several years. He will publish a book on theatre plays at this year’s book fair.
Director Animesh Aich will also publish a novel titled “Ek Botol Ondhokar” this year under the Kingbodonti publication house. Speaking about the moment, Animesh said, “I feel accomplished when I see people reading my book.”
Film director Arun Chowdhuri has been writing books for quite some time to better connect with readers. This year, he will release a new book titled “Koyek Fota Jol” under Annanya publications.
Ashna Habib Bhabna, a well-known actor, also found success as a writer. In total, she had three novels published at the Ekushey Boi Mela. Her fourth novel, titled “Kajer Meye,” will be published by Kingbodonti and released this year.
This year’s book fair will also feature the release of the new book “Premtantrik Prithibir Shopno Theke Bicchuto Hoyar Age,” written by singer Sajia Sultana Putul. Putul has attended the fair as a writer for the past few years.
“I am very grateful to my readers for receiving my books so positively over the past few years. I hope they won’t be disappointed with my new book this year,” said Putul.
Actor and Lux Superstar Shanu have also written and published eleven fiction and poetry collections. She has two books coming out this year: a collection of poems titled “Valobashar Epar Opar” and a novel titled “Lipstick.” Unlike the novel, which Annanya Publishing will distribute, the poetry collection will be released by Ajob.