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Amar Ekushey book fair begins Feb 1
DHAKA, Jan 30, 2019 (BSS) – The month-long Amar Ekushey book fair is set to
begin on Bangla Academy and its adjoining Suhrawardy Udyan premises on
February 1.
“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the fair on Bangla
Academy premises,” Dr Jalal Ahmed, director of Bangla Academy and member
secretary of Ekushey Book Fair Committee, told BSS today.
He said all the preparations regarding the fair are going on in full swing
as only a day is left for the fair.
“This year’s theme “Bijoy 1952-71: New Phase” will inspire the new
generation with the spirit of Liberation War, he added.
Meanwhile, Bangle academy will hold a press conference at 11:30 am
tomorrow.
Director General of Bangla Academy Habibullah Siraji, Poet Shankhar Ghosh,
Misrian Writer Mohsin-Al-Harisi and Cultural Affairs Ministry’s high
officials will attend the press conference.
The government has allocated 750 units under 24 pavilions for publication
houses.
Highlighting security measures, he said authorities concerned are taking
necessary preparations to ensure safety for visitors.
He hoped that thousands of visitors of all ages would come with huge
enthusiasm and curiosity to find out books of their beloved writers.
BSS/ASG/SRH/RY/1903 hrs