Three-day long ninth non-fiction book fair began  today at the at the Faculty of Business Studies of DU.  Photo: DU

DHAKA, Jan 10, 2026 (BSS)- Three-day long ninth non-fiction book fair began 
today at the Dhaka University (DU) premises.

The fair was inaugurated this afternoon at the Faculty of Business Studies 
(FBS) of DU. 
 
Bangla Academy Chairman Professor Abul Quasem Fazlul Huq, DU Pro-Vice 
Chancellor (VC) Prof Sayema Haque Bidisha, DU FBS Dean Dr. Mahmood Osman 
Imam, DUCSU VP Abu Shadik Kayem were present during the inauguration 
ceremony.

Speaking at the event, Prof Abul Quasem said the non-fiction book fair does 
not feature story-based literature, but rather thoughtful and research-based 
books, where people's thoughts are directly expressed.
 
"The deeper the practice of thought, the wider the progress of a nation. Non-
fiction books are just as important as poetry or novels. We congratulate this 
initiative of Banik Barta and hope that it will further advance our 
knowledge," he added.

DU Pro-VC (Administration) Prof Saima Haque Bidisha said, "Although learning 
opportunities have increased in the internet era, personal contact has 
decreased. There is no alternative to reading books and talking to develop 
talent and thinking. Banik Barta's non-fiction book fair will add more 
enthusiasm to students' reading."

DUCSU VP Abu Shadik said the non-fiction Book Fair by Banik Barta is 
exceptional and innovative in terms of organization. "Such book fairs make 
students interested in reading books," he added.

After brief addressing, the guests inaugurated the fair by releasing 
balloons. 

The fair is mainly organised by the joint venture of Daily Banik Barta and 
Dhaka University with cooperation of Southeast Bank PLC.

A total of 39 publications allocated stalls for this year's book fair at the 
DU FBS premises.
 
To propagate the book reading and buying habit, organisers offer lottery 
tickets for buyers as they buy books. The raffle draw will be held at around 
5 pm on Monday (January 12).

Besides, Non-Fiction Book Award-2025 will be conferred at the concluding 
ceremony of the fair.