RAJSHAHI, Dec 14, 2018 (BSS) – Academics and development activists here
urged to grow book reading habit to acquire knowledge. As the books enlighten
people and the creative books are essential for the mental development of
children.
They made this observation while addressing the closing session of a
daylong book fair at Kasiadanga High School playground in the city yesterday.
Innovation for Improving Early Grade Reading Activity Project of BRAC
Education Programme organized the book fair to grow habit and inspire the
students to reading books. More than 15 stalls were set in the fair
displaying various types of books.
Chaired by Brac District Representative AKM Jahedul Islam, the session
was addressed, among others, by valiant Freedom Fighter Abdus Sattar, Panel
Mayor of Rajshahi City Corporation Rajab Ali, Headmaster of the school
Shariqul Islam and Headmaster of Kasiadanga Girls High School Faruque
Hossain.
The speakers opined that the people enriched with prosperous heart can
build bright Bangladesh.
They underscored the need for reaching books at the doorsteps of the
readers.