Publishers from Bangladesh looking to participate in the Kolkata International Book Fair must first obtain clearance from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), organisers said. Bangladesh has always been a prominent participant in the Kolkata Book Fair. Since 1996, Bangladeshi publishers and booksellers have consistently set up stalls in the Bangladesh pavilion. The 49th edition of the Kolkata International Book Fair is scheduled to run from January 22 to February 3, 2026. To accommodate first-time participants, we will be setting up smaller stalls wherever possible.”In 2025, 27 lakh visitors attended the fair.

Source: The Telegraph December 27, 2025 01:41 UTC