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NATIONAL-LIBRARY-DAY
National Library Day tomorrow
DHAKA, Feb 4, 2020 (BSS) – The National Library Day will be observed
tomorrow through various programmes across the country.
The Ministry of Cultural Affairs has chalked out elaborate programmes
across the country to observe the day aiming at building an educated and
enlightened nation and making the people more library-oriented.
On the eve of the day, President M Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh
Hasina issued separate messages greeting all concerned and wishing success of
the day’s programmes.
In his message, President Abdul Hamid said, “Books play a vital role in
building a civilized society. A library contains the chronological changes of
a country and nation’s education, taste and culture through books or other
documentaries. So, library is a bridge between education and culture of the
past and the present time”.
Hamid urged all government and non-government institutions, including
Bangla Academy and Public Library Department, to come forward in this regard.
He hoped that the observance of the day will make the people aware of the
services provided by library.
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her message, said Awami League (AL)
government has taken massive development programmes in the country’s library
sector aiming at enlightening and enriching the people through gathering
knowledge, conducting researches and practicing culture.
The implementation works of development projects and online management of
Sufia Kamal National Public Library in the city are going on in full swing.
Wars of Liberation and Bangabandhu corners have been set up at every public
library in the country, the premier said.
In the city, a procession will be brought out from the Department of
Public Libraries premises in city’s Shahbagh area.
State Minister for Cultural Affairs K M Khalid will inaugurate the
procession at 8:30 am that will end at the same premises after parading
different streets of Dhaka university campus including Teacher-Student Centre
(TSC).
Besides, a discussion along with a cultural programme will be held at 10am
at Shawkat Osman Auditorium in the city, considering the importance of the
day.
Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque will inaugurate the event.
Additional Secretary of Ministry of Cultural Affairs Md. Abdul Mannan Ilias
will preside over the programme while eminent writer Prof Dr Muhammad Zafar
Iqbal will attend it as key discussant.
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