Amila Kahrovic Posavljak, an acclaimed author and former journalist, expressed her protest and concern during an appearance on N1 regarding the possible closure of the National and University Library of Bosnia and Herzegovina (NUB BiH).

For Kahrovic Posavljak, the potential closure goes beyond everyday politics, posing a serious threat to the future of Bosnian culture, language, and identity.

“It deeply pains and worries me, and this is something that surpasses daily politics: the closure of the National and University Library of BiH is happening. It is the most important institution in this country. More important than all the presidencies, all the governments, all the political junk – the library is more important than all of that,” she stated during her guest appearance on the show “Izvan okvira.”

She warns that the shutdown of the library would be a step towards “erasing” Bosnia and Herzegovina's literary heritage, effectively meaning the death of its culture and language, and the unraveling of the entire social fabric.

“I fear that the people who should be responsible for this don’t see it or understand it at all,” she added.

Kahrovic Posavljak believes the entire institutional framework that has served as the foundation for preserving Bosnia and Herzegovina's cultural and historical heritage is currently disintegrating. Only library workers, passionate readers, and some scholars have highlighted this issue so far.

“If it closes, that would be the literary death of BiH,” said the Bosnian author.

The National and University Library of BiH, a guardian of the nation's extensive literary wealth, is facing serious challenges. Due to a lack of a governing structure, the library has halted its operations and cannot provide basic services. The institution is without a director, an administrative board, or a supervisory board, and its 37 employees have not been paid for months.

Additionally, the legal status and funding mechanisms for the library remain unresolved, jeopardizing its future as a key cultural institution in the country.