{"id":280,"date":"2026-04-28T06:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T06:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabitarshathe.com\/banglalitfest\/?page_id=280"},"modified":"2026-05-23T13:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T13:12:06","slug":"general-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kabitarshathe.com\/banglalitfest\/general-information\/","title":{"rendered":"General Information"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Index Slider&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_slider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; min_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; height=&#8221;500px&#8221; max_height=&#8221;500px&#8221; auto=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_slide heading=&#8221;About&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_transition=&#8221;on&#8221;][\/et_pb_slide][\/et_pb_fullwidth_slider][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Body Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;none&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Bangla LitFest is a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary platform founded in 2025 by journalist, talk show host, and editor Kabita Dilawar. Its mission is to unite readers, writers, and the wider community through talks, panel discussions, and book signings featuring both established and emerging authors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Since its inception, Bangla LitFest has welcomed renowned authors, poets, journalists, and literary figures from North America and Bangladesh, fostering meaningful cultural dialogue and literary exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">For inquiries, sponsorships, and partnerships, please contact us through our official channels. Stay connected for updates and events via Facebook and YouTube.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;0ld Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is simple: to bring together readers, writers, and the broader community by providing a vibrant platform where best-selling and emerging authors can share their work through talks, panel discussions, and book signings.<\/p>\n<p>To date, we have been honored to feature renowned authors and literary figures from both North America and Bangladesh, enriching our community through meaningful literary and cultural exchange.<br \/>Bangla LitFest was founded in 2025 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization by prominent journalist, talk show host, and editor Kabita Dilawar. The festival is produced under the Bangla LitFest banner and powered by Kabitar Shathe.<\/p>\n<p>For inquiries, please feel free to contact us through our official channels. You can also follow us on Facebook, YouTube, for updates, announcements, and upcoming events<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;mission&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Bangla LitFest Mission<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">The mission of <strong>Bangla LitFest<\/strong> is to unite readers, writers, and the broader community through an inclusive platform that celebrates literature, culture, and creative expression. It provides space for both established and emerging authors to share their work through talks, panels, book signings, and cultural conversations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\">Bangla LitFest is committed to promoting literary appreciation, supporting new voices, encouraging cross-cultural dialogue, and strengthening community engagement through storytelling and the arts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;About Bangla LitFest&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#efefef&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;21px|21px|21px|21px|true|true&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#004f9a&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A short organizational background:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Founded in 2025<\/li>\n<li>Non-profit 501(c)(3)<\/li>\n<li>Mission and vision<\/li>\n<li>Powered by Kabitar Shathe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,2_3&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;1&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; disabled=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>FOLLOW US<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;left&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;facebook&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61580208235215&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#3b5998&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]facebook[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][et_pb_social_media_follow_network social_network=&#8221;youtube&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/BrvWFhWpusw?si=W-BJD85Z8GUp7VKi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#a82400&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; follow_button=&#8221;off&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221;]youtube[\/et_pb_social_media_follow_network][\/et_pb_social_media_follow][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bangla LitFest is a non-profit 501(c)(3) literary platform founded in 2025 by journalist, talk show host, and editor Kabita Dilawar. 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