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A Visual History of Knowledge in Motion

Explore the historic exhibitions organized by Karim International since 1984 — from the World Book Fair in New Delhi to the Frankfurt International Book Fair, documenting our journey in bringing global knowledge to Bangladesh.

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1984
New Delhi, India

World Book Fair, New Delhi

Karim International participated at the World Book Fair in New Delhi, projecting Bangladeshi publications on the global stage. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India visited Karim International's stand — a moment of historic recognition for Bangladesh's publishing industry.

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The Karim International pavilion at the 1984 World Book Fair, New Delhi
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PM Indira Gandhi visiting the Karim International stand
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Display of Bangladeshi publications at the 1984 World Book Fair
1984
National Book Centre, Dhaka

First Foreign Book Exhibition, Dhaka

Organized the first-ever Book Exhibition for Foreign Publishers at the National Book Centre in Dhaka — a pioneering effort that was very much welcomed by readers and academics across the country.

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Opening ceremony at the National Book Centre, Dhaka
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Visitors browsing international publications at the first foreign book exhibition
1985
British Council, Dhaka · Chittagong · Rajshahi

Cambridge University Press 400th Anniversary

Organized CUP's 400th Anniversary Book Exhibition at the British Council in Dhaka. Similar exhibitions were also held in the university cities of Chittagong and Rajshahi, bringing world-class academic publications to students across the country.

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CUP 400th Anniversary exhibition at the British Council, Dhaka
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Display of Cambridge publications — four centuries of scholarly publishing
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Exhibition tour in Chittagong and Rajshahi universities
1987
Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, Dhaka

Dutch Academic & Scientific Book Exhibition

Organized the Dutch Academic and Scientific Book Exhibition at the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel, the same year Karim International moved to its new headquarters at Yasin Bhaban in Tejgaon — marking a new chapter in the company's growth.

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Dutch Academic exhibition at the Dhaka Sheraton Hotel
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Academic and scientific publications from Dutch publishers on display
1989
Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt International Book Fair

Participated at the Frankfurt International Book Fair — the world's largest trade fair for books — representing Bangladesh and promoting local academic and literary publications to the international publishing community.

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Karim International booth at the 1989 Frankfurt Book Fair
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International publishers engaging with the Bangladesh delegation
1992
Frankfurt, Germany

Frankfurt International Book Fair — Second Participation

Returned to the Frankfurt International Book Fair for a second participation, continuing to represent Bangladesh's publishing industry on the world stage and establishing stronger ties with international publishers.

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Karim International at the 1992 Frankfurt Book Fair — second participation
1995
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dhaka National Book Fair

After years of campaigning, foreign publications were finally permitted at the Dhaka Book Fair. Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia visited the Pavilion of Karim International. Both 1995 and 1996 events were highly rewarding for serious readers and academics.

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PM Begum Khaleda Zia visiting the Karim International pavilion
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Foreign publications display at the Dhaka Book Fair — a first for the event
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Readers and academics at the Karim International stall, 1995 Dhaka Book Fair

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