Dhaka, March 4 -- Amar Ekushey Boi Mela, the beloved cultural festival of Bengalis, continued for the seventh day on the premises of Bangla Academy and Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital. However, the fair has yet to gain full momentum, with a comparatively low turnout of visitors and buyers.

Held under the theme "Multidimensional Bangladesh," this year's Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is unfolding in a different reality, marked by a delayed inauguration, a reduced number of participating publishers, the atmosphere of Ramadan, and shortened operating hours. Breaking away from its usual pattern, the fair has faced several challenges since the beginning.

Compared to previous years, the number of visitors and readers is noticeably lower. Due to fastin...