At the curtain raiser press conference of 43rd International Kolkata Book Fair 2019, some important aspects of the book fair was highlighted.

On 2 February 2019, an evening with the Lepchas will be organised at the State Bank Auditorium. Eminent Rabindrasangeet singer Rezwana Choudhury Bannya will also perform in the evening of 2 February.

On 3 February 2019, Children’s Day will be celebrated in the fairground. Free Books will be given to the children on that day.

Bangladesh Day will be celebrated on 10 February 2019.

The prize distribution ceremony will be held on 11 February 2019.

Giving prime importance to security, safety and environment, this year’s fair will also have adequate CCTVs, man counting machines, adequate fire tenders and fire fighting arrangements. Hon’ble Minsiter has already taken care of security arrangements.

Gate No 4 will be the replica of Arch of Santa Catalina & Gate no 5 will be the replica of National Museum of Modern Art Carlos Merida at the International Kollkata Book Fair 2019 will be the Theme Gate.

Gate no 1, Sampriti Gate – will be the symbol of unity, harmony and integrity.

Gate No 2 will be named after Ramapada Chowdhury & Belal Chowdhury.

Gate no 6 will be the Biswa Bangla Gate.

Gate no 9 will be the replica of Kolabhawan, Shantiniketan, celebrating its 100 years.

Eminent persons from Europe and Latin American countries visiting the upcoming Book Fair are:

Mrs. Heidi Kuttnig, National Director of Hastinapura Foundation, Argentina, Prof. Gustavo Canzobre, Argentina, Ms. Gladys Mercedes Acevedo,  Director, Gauchesco Musuem,Argentina, Prof Emili Puig, University of Girona, Spain, Ms. Flor de Maria, author, Guatemala, Ms. Gladys Arancely, author, Guatemala, Ms. Leslie Hernandez de Castillo, Guatemala and Mr. Alfredo Boada Mola, journalist, Cuba.

Guatemala Dessert Festival will be held inside the Guatemala pavilion everyday from 4 to 7 pm organized by students of Indo Hispanic Language Academy with the support from Glace Patisserie.

Authors from Europe and Latin American Countries, two Russian authors Mr Alexander Snegirev and Mr Alexander Chantsev have already confirmed to attend the International Kolkata Book Fair 2019.

The 6th Kolkata Literature Festival 2019 will be held from 7 to 9 February 2019.