ZCZC
BSS-08
BOOK-FAIR-KHULNA (with picture)
Eight-day divisional Book Fair begins in Khulna
KHULNA, Dec 11, 2019 (BSS) – An eight-day long divisional Book Fair
started here today at Sheikh Russel International Tennis Complex.
Ministry of Cultural Affairs in co-operation with National Bibliography,
District Administration, Bangladesh Book Publisher and Book Selling
Association organised the fair.
Divisional Commissioner Dr. Muhammad Anwar Hossain Hawlader addressed the
opening ceremony of the fair as the chief guest with Literary and
Educationalist Dr. Mohammad Zafor Iqbal and Director of National Bibliography
M Minar Monsur attended as special guests.
Deputy Commissioner M Helal Hossain presided over the function.
The chief guest said books enlighten people and creative books are
essential for the mental development of the children. Books help people to
acquire knowledge about the outside world.
The fair will remain open for all from 3pm to 9pm everyday (holiday 11am
to 9pm) till December 18.
Besides, cultural programmes will be held every evening on separate themes
during the fair.
BSS/ZH/FI/ 1530 hrs