Maisha Islam Monamee is a medical student who likes reading, scribbling, and blogging. Book-sellers incurred insurmountable losses due to the lack of attendees. The organisers had taken the decision due to the dire conditions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Film: Cuckoo Music: Santhosh Narayanan Lyricist: RK Sundar Enda mapla ethukku engura Erudaa neyum top ula Dhoda suthura bhoomi mela nikkura Poonthupoda chinna gappula Sun pona nightu thanada Antha moonu vantha lightu ethukuda Azhudhu ninna ne waste-u da.
This year's Boi Mela made history, taking place over the months of March to April instead of February, the month of the Bangla Language Movement. "We must aim to promote quality content while extending financial support", he stated in his concluding remarks.
Muhammad Nurul Huda promised to look into the concerns raised and urged publishers to remain professional in terms of their content. Organisers also discussed the possibility of setting up permanent stalls in order to reduce costs. Additionally, Ramendu Majumdar expressed his thoughts about shifting the organising responsibilities to book publishers, so they could design the fair in their own way, while prioritising quality over quantity. "In order to a strong Bangladesh, we need to promote reading habits and all schools must contain libraries," Iqbal asserted. Muhammed Zafar Iqbal shed light on how a book is personal to a reader and allows them to perceive it in their own way. His other concerns included boosting the accessibility of the fair, and making books available to peripheral regions. "Boi Mela should be open for the entire day, so all types of readers can visit the fair", he said. Bikel said in his autobiography, Theo, 'What was unusual about this production (My Side of the Mountain) was that they asked me not only to sing and play, but to write the songs as well. Jashim Uddin from Kotha Prokash voiced his opinion about the duration of the fair being too short for readers. The film was shot on location at Knowlton, Quebec and Toronto late in 1967. "The 25% discount offer should be reviewed by organisers and the commission should be decided by the stall owners", added Nishat Jahan Rana, from Jukto Prokashona. They further emphasised the necessity of proper logistic support. Some publishers also urged organisers to keep a check on the content and quality of publications.
They suggested that the stalls be arranged in a square format, with them facing inwards, which would ensure that each publisher gets equal exposure. They emphasised on Shishu Chottor and explained why the corner continues to be one of the main attractions of the fair. Publishers also expressed their concerns about the distribution of stalls and ensuring fair participation and facilities.