Some of these works have inspected the complex lives of modern Bangalis while some have traced the contours of our past often not examined. Here’s your chance to read some of the releases of this year by Bangladeshi authors, if you haven’t read them yet.
Ensure justice for Mushtaq, abolish DSA
Demand 66 writers Star Report Star Report
Sixty-six writers of Bangladesh have issued a statement demanding justice for writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who died in jail custody, and the abolition of the Digital Security Act (DSA).
Stating that criticising the government is a citizen s right in any civilised country, they said that this law [DSA] is contradictory to the 39th amendment of Bangladesh s constitution and the Right to Information Act.
The DSA also goes against human rights, they added.
The government has to accept responsibility for the death of Mushtaq. The persons responsible for the death have to be identified through proper investigation and punished, they demanded.
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January 26, 2021
Not virtually, Amar Ekushey Boi Mela-2021 will be held as usual from March 18 after a long delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. Habibullah Sirajee, director general of Bangla Academy, confirmed the date yesterday. He said, “The book fair will start on March 18. I can’t say more at this moment.” “We will give details on the duration of the book fair. Many people were in confusion, so I am just confirming the date. “Our designers will make design of locations of the stalls, considering the coronavirus situation,” he added.
Usually, the book fair begins on February 1 each year.
The decision of holding the book fair at the usual venue was made earlier, but the date was not confirmed.