PIB holds 2-day workshop to further professionalise book fair, publishing industry

Press Institute Bangladesh (PIB) organised a two-day workshop to further professionalise the book fair, publishing industry, and literary journalism, centring Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026.

The event titled “Ekushey workshop: Covering the book fair in the media,” took place yesterday (2 March) and today (3 March), from 10am to 2:30pm.

It brought together journalists and feature writers from various newspapers, online news platforms, and television channels, including lectures, discussions, case studies, and practical exercises.

During the workshop, organisers emphasised that the book fair is not merely a cultural event but is deeply connected to the spirit of the Language Movement and national identity.

Participants worked in groups to plan reports and practise writing analytical feature articles.

PIB stated that it will continue to organise such workshops in the future to enhance journalists’ skills. The organisers hope that these initiatives will strengthen responsible and high-quality media coverage of the book fair and the publishing industry.

Speakers at the workshop included journalist and writer Imran Mahfuz, literary scholar Javed Hossain and journalist Ashis Ur Rahman. They highlighted the need for depth and analytical approaches in media coverage of the book fair.

Speakers emphasised the need of covering the book fair from economic aspects of the publishing industry, challenges faced by new writers, sales trends, copyright issues, and critical book reviews in media.

They also noted that the coverage should not only be limited to openings, crowds, or popular authors.