DHAKA, Feb 6, 2023 (BSS) - A total of 121 new books hit the stalls of Amar Ekushey Book Fair today, on the 6th day of the fair beginning on February 1.

A discussion remembering Poet and former lawmaker Kazi Roji and Novelist Dilara Hashem was held at the main stage of the fair at 4 pm, a press release said.

Chaired by Asim Saha, the discussion was addressed, among others, by Aslam Sanny, Shahed Kayes, Anisur Rahman and Shahnaj Munni while the main articles were presented by Nasir Ahmed and Tapon Roy respectively.

In the 'Lekhak Bolsi' programme, Mojammel Haque Niyogi, Rahim Shah, Satyajit Roy Majumder and Tusher Kabir discussed on their new books, added the release. 

A total of 901 stalls have been allocated to 601 organizations. The authorities have allotted 165 stalls to 112 organizations at the Bangla Academy ground and 736 stalls to 489 organizations at the Suhrawardy Udyan. 

Moreover, a total of 38 pavilions have been allocated this year. Last year, a total of 774 stalls were allocated in favour of 534 organizations. Besides, there will be 153 stalls at Little Magazine Chattar, which were 127 in 2022, 140 in 2021 and 155 in 2020. 

The book fair will remain open for all from 3 pm to 9 pm on working days and 11:00 am to 9 pm on public holidays with a one-hour break for lunch and prayers, said Dr KM Muzahidul Islam.