Archive · 8 Jan 2026
Kolkata Book Fair Seeks Enhanced Security Amid Bangladesh Unrest
The organisers of the International Kolkata Book Fair want more police to keep the event safe.
They are worried about trouble because of problems in Bangladesh.
The fair will have more cameras, better lighting, and police in plain clothes to watch for any issues.
The fair is from January 22 to February 3, and Argentina is the special country this year.
Many countries will be there, but Bangladesh might not be.
The organisers also want to make sure there are no big gatherings inside the fairground.
Organisers seek increased police presence and CCTV coverage for the International Kolkata Book Fair due to unrest in Bangladesh.
The fair will run from January 22 to February 3, with Argentina as the theme country.
Enhanced security measures include plainclothes police, regular inspections, and additional lighting.
Bangladesh's participation is unlikely due to the unrest and clearance requirements for publishers.
Over 200 CCTV cameras will be installed, with constant monitoring and a dedicated police team on site.
- Who
- Organisers of the International Kolkata Book Fair and the Publishers and Booksellers Guild
- What
- Request for enhanced security measures due to potential disturbances from Bangladesh unrest
- When
- Event runs from January 22 to February 3
- Where
- Salt Lake’s Karunamoyee, Kolkata
- Why
- To prevent disruptions and ensure safety amid unrest in neighbouring Bangladesh
- Event
- International Kolkata Book Fair
- Location
- Salt Lake’s Karunamoyee, Kolkata
- Dates
- January 22 to February 3
- Theme Country
- Argentina
- Security Measures
- Plainclothes police, CCTV cameras, regular inspections, additional lighting
- Participating Countries
- UK, US, Germany, France, Australia, Spain
- Bangladesh Participation
- Unlikely due to unrest and clearance requirements
- CCTV Coverage
- Over 200 cameras with constant monitoring