Bangladesh – Ekushey Boi Mela Concludes After a Month of Low Attendance, Poor Sales, Censorship and Mob Rule
Stalls were shut down, books removed, and even female hygiene products were targetted by Islamic extremist elements.
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Author: Mark Williams
Pakistan – Jashn-e-Kitab Festival Concludes
The reality is that Pakistan’s publishing industry has not moved with the times, and still obsesses over print books at a time when the country has well over 100 million people online.
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Myanmar’s Publishing Industry: Resilient Amid Digital Growth and Brutal Civil War
Spare a thought for Myanmar’s readers, authors and publishers as this globally ignored but brutal civil war continues.
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UAE – Kanz Al Jeel Award 2025: Submissions Now Open
The Kanz Al Jeel Award is part of the broader efforts by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre to promote Arabic literature and culture.
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Publishing Advisory: North Macedonia – Apply Now For 2025 Skopje Book Fair Fellowship Programme
As North Macedonia’s largest cultural event, the Skopje Book Fair attracts over 60 publishers and 30,000 visitors annually.
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