KHULNA, Feb 13, 2019 (BSS) – With beginning of the Bangla month Falgun,
Amar Ekushey Book Fair wore a festive look as thousands of enthusiastic
booklovers and people from all strata thronged the fair at the Divisional
Public Library premises in Boyra area by exhibiting books of different genres
of literature and other areas of knowledge.
Khulna Divisional Public Library organized the month-long “Ekushey Book
Fair” that begun on February 1, inaugurated by Mayor of KCC Talukder Abdul
Khaleque.
Hundreds of school, college and university students crowded the
different book stalls. The number of booklovers increased in the afternoon.
Member secretary of the fair organizing committee Ahsanullah told BSS
that fair gaining momentum last few days and fair draws huge crowd.
“Every day new book was unveiled of different poets and writers. Side by
side poem recitation and cultural programme was held every day,” he said.
Tasnia Sharmily Noshin, a student of Khulna City Medical College told
BSS “I along with my friends come here to enjoy and purchase books of my
favorite writers”.
A total of 43 new books hit the fair today, increasing the number of
stalls 1,296 in 12 days.
The book fair remains open for all from 3 pm to 9pm on working days and
8.30 am to 9pm on government holidays with a one-hour break for lunch and
offering prayers. It will continue till February 28.