Amar Ekushey book fair begins Feb 1

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, reports BSS.

“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.