কলকাতা বইমেলা ২০২৫

কলকাতা বইমেলা ২০২৫

The Kolkata Book Fair 2025, the 48th edition of this major literary event, has already taken place. Here's a summary of the key information:

Dates: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, to Sunday, February 9, 2025.

Location: Boimela Prangan (Central Park Mela Ground), Sector II, Bidhannagar, Kolkata. This is near the Karunamoyee Bus Stand in Salt Lake City.

Theme Country: Germany was the theme country for the International Kolkata Book Fair 2025. This marked the first time Germany participated as the theme country in the fair's 48-year history. The German pavilion showcased the country's rich literary scene, cultural diversity, and collaborations with India. The theme of the German pavilion was "Shelf Life," designed by architect Anupama Kundu, emphasizing the importance of books and knowledge.

Key Highlights:

• Record Number of Stalls: The fair featured a record-breaking 1,057 book stalls, the highest in its history.
• Mascots: For the first time, the book fair introduced mascots – ducks named Haso and Hasi – to engage visitors.
• Kolkata Literature Festival: The Kolkata Literature Festival was held from February 6 to 8, 2025, at the Boimela Prangan as part of the book fair.
• Inauguration: The fair was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, and the German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann.
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Author Abul Bashar was honored with the Guild Lifetime Literary Award.
• British Council Pavilion: The British Council offered exclusive membership discounts at their pavilion (stall no. F6).

While the Kolkata Book Fair 2025 has concluded, you can look forward to the next edition in 2026. Keep an eye on the official Kolkata Book